How far is Tacoma, WA from Canterwood, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Canterwood, WA is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Canterwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Canterwood.
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Start on South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street
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Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1466 ft · 42 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Take the exit straight
839 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
2068 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
1783 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Stinson Avenue
3222 ft · 2 min · Stinson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stinson Avenue
19 m · 2 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
990 ft · 30 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harborview Drive
26 m · 5 sec · Harborview Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Harborview Drive
1923 ft · 45 sec · Harborview Drive
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Continue on North Harborview Drive
1760 ft · 39 sec · North Harborview Drive
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Turn left onto Peacock Hill Avenue
2949 ft · 59 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue
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Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
1172 ft · 23 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
3115 ft · 1 min · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peacock Hill Road Northwest
24 m · 2 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Peacock Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
2039 ft · 41 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Canterwood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
WA 16 West
Merge slight left
8.83 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Sunny near Canterwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Canterwood?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
University Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Tacoma and 7.7 miles from Canterwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Sunny near Canterwood.
Stop Ideas Near University Place
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City of Puyallup
Tacoma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University Place.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Canterwood. Straight-line distance: 10.84 mi (17.44 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canterwood
Located in Pierce County, Washington, at an elevation of approximately 344 feet, this census-designated place is situated on the Kitsap Peninsula just north of Gig Harbor.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3751000, -122.5893000 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canterwood (-122.5893, 47.3751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.44 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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