How far is Tacoma, WA from Fern Prairie, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Fern Prairie, WA is about 144 miles (231.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Fern Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Fern Prairie.
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Start on South 11th Street
686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp
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Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
125.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Padden Parkway, Northeast Andresen Road
1573 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Padden Parkway
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Turn right onto Northeast 152nd Avenue
1201 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 152nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 78th Street
2568 ft · 1 min · Northeast 78th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 162nd Avenue
2606 ft · 1 min · Northeast 162nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
12 m · 1 sec · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast 58th Street
1885 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 58th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 199th Avenue
3071 ft · 52 sec · Northeast 199th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Ingle Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Ingle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Goodwin Road
1299 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Goodwin Road
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Continue on Northeast 28th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast 28th Street
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Continue on Northeast Dresser Road
1942 ft · 37 sec · Northeast Dresser Road
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Continue on Northeast 25th Street
926 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 25th Street
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Continue on Northeast Brunner Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Brunner Road
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Continue on Northeast 267th Avenue
687 ft · 16 sec · Northeast 267th Avenue
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Turn right
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Fern Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Sunny near Fern Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Fern Prairie?
The road trip is about 144 miles (231.8 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Tacoma and 72.1 miles from Fern Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.61 one way or $55.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Sunny near Fern Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Winlock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winlock.
Centralia station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Fern Prairie. Straight-line distance: 111.7 mi (179.77 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fern Prairie
Positioned on a plateau in Clark County at an elevation of 459 feet, this unincorporated community is located north of the Camas and Washougal urban areas.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.6365100, -122.3987000 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fern Prairie (-122.3987, 45.63651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $27.61 | $55.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $29.05 | $58.11 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $30.36 | $60.73 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $37.04 | $74.09 |
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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