How far is University Place, WA from Edgewood, WA?

The driving distance from University Place, WA to Edgewood, WA is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.74 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.08 mi
19.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.08 mi
Kilometers
19.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.74 mi
Kilometers
22.11 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM PDT
Return by in University Place
Thu, Apr 23, 10:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave University Place
2026-04-23T09:38
Arrive Edgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in University Place
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Tacoma
WA

The third most populous city in Washington.

From University Place
6.8 mi
00h 12m
To Edgewood
6.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between University Place and Edgewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between University Place and Edgewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Grandview Drive West

    44 m · 12 sec · Grandview Drive West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 27th Street West

    1 km · 1 min · 27th Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bridgeport Way West

    2678 ft · 1 min · Bridgeport Way West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 19th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 19th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbia Avenue

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Columbia Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South 19th Street

    844 ft · 27 sec · South 19th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Orchard Street

    853 ft · 28 sec · South Orchard Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Seattle, Portland

    1755 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 99 North: Fife, 54th Avenue East

    900 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on South 54th Avenue, Valley Avenue East

    743 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto 54th Avenue East

    60 m · 13 sec · 54th Avenue East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 20th Street East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 20th Street East

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Milton Way

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Milton Way

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Milton Way

    133 m · 11 sec · Milton Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Meridian Avenue East

    17 m · 9 sec · Meridian Avenue East

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meridian Avenue East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between University Place and Edgewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
153.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
4.03 mi · 29%
WA 16 East
3.17 mi · 23%
Milton Way
1.97 mi · 14%
20th Street East
1.39 mi · 10%
South 19th Street
1.15 mi · 8%
27th Street West
0.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

3.65 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tacoma
00h 12m from University Place
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving University Place and Mostly Sunny near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from University Place to Edgewood?

The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from University Place and 6.9 miles from Edgewood.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around University Place and Mostly Sunny near Edgewood.

Stop Ideas Near Tacoma

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tacoma and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 1.7 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.6 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Tacoma
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

2 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

28 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

39 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between University Place and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 12.08 mi (19.44 km).

University Place

#1 University Place

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population34,090
Coordinates47.2356500, -122.5504000
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Edgewood

#2 Edgewood

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population13,410
Coordinates47.2501000, -122.2937300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: University Place (-122.5504, 47.23565)
End: Edgewood (-122.29373, 47.2501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.73 $5.46
Premium $5.77 $2.83 $5.66
Diesel $5.47 $2.68 $5.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between University Place and Edgewood. The current time is 09:38:20.

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.