How far is Tacoma, WA from Deer Park, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Deer Park, WA is about 315.7 miles (508.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
315.71 mi
06h 05m
Flight
236.39 mi
380.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.39 mi
Kilometers
380.43 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.71 mi
Kilometers
508.09 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-18T22:16
Arrive Deer Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Tacoma
157.6 mi
03h 02m
To Deer Park
158.1 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Deer Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Deer Park.

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp

    65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma

    869 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street

    15.1 mi · 20 min · North Division Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    79 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Crawford Street

    2492 ft · 57 sec · West Crawford Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · North Main Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Deer Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
255 mi · 81%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 9%
North Division Street
16.1 mi · 5%
I 5 North
8.28 mi · 3%
US 395 North
6.33 mi · 2%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.3 mi
236.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
03h 02m from Tacoma
Leave By
11:50 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Tacoma and Partly Sunny near Deer Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Deer Park?

The road trip is about 315.7 miles (508.1 km) and usually takes 06h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Tacoma and 158.1 miles from Deer Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.30 one way or $116.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Tacoma and Partly Sunny near Deer Park.

Stop Ideas Near George

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Deer Park. Straight-line distance: 236.39 mi (380.43 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Deer Park

#2 Deer Park

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States of America

Population4,449
Coordinates47.9543400, -117.4768900
Altitude647
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Deer Park (-117.47689, 47.95434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.14 gal
42.17 L · about $58.30
Round trip
$116.59
22.28 gal · 84.34 L
Estimated CO2
99 kg one way
Round trip: 198 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $58.30 $116.59
Mid-grade $5.57 $62.02 $124.03
Premium $5.77 $64.29 $128.58
Diesel $5.47 $60.90 $121.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Deer Park. The current time is 22:16:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.