How far is Tacoma, WA from Parkwood, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Parkwood, WA is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Parkwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Parkwood.
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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
22 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 160 East: Sedgewick Road, Southworth Ferry
1556 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
2686 ft · 1 min · Bethel Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Salmonberry Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Salmonberry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Avenue Southeast
53 m · 3 sec · Jackson Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · Jackson Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Maple Street
76 m · 13 sec · Southeast Maple Street
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Turn right onto Kidd Avenue Southeast
35 m · 11 sec · Kidd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right
85 m · 20 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 Parkwood.
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
22 mi · 00h 28m
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 Partly Sunny near Parkwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Parkwood?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Tacoma and 14.2 miles from Parkwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Partly Sunny near Parkwood.
Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Lakewood City Hall
Tacoma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Parkwood. Straight-line distance: 20.86 mi (33.57 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parkwood
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 47.5331500, -122.6101400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkwood (-122.61014, 47.53315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
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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