Origin
Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA
Morning in Deer Run Mobile Home Park on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA to Puyallup, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA
William Jacobs
Puyallup, WA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Deer Run Mobile Home Park to Puyallup is 10.5 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Meridian Avenue East, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop that doesn't require much planning, ideal for a quick errand or a brief journey between nearby points. You'll stick to local roads for the entire duration, making it a very accessible trip for most vehicles.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Avenue East | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| 200th Street East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Meridian East | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Meridian | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 135th Avenue East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7th Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 202nd Street East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Meridian Avenue East
— 4.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA and Puyallup, WA.
1
Start on 135th Avenue Court East
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
135th Avenue Court East
2
Turn right onto 202nd Street East
277 ft
·
14 sec
·
202nd Street East
3
Turn right onto 135th Avenue East
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
135th Avenue East
4
Turn left onto 135th Avenue Court East
188 ft
·
13 sec
·
135th Avenue Court East
5
Turn left onto 200th Street East
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
200th Street East
6
Turn right onto WA 161
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Meridian Avenue East
7
Continue on WA 161
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meridian East
8
Continue on WA 161
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Meridian Avenue East
9
Continue on WA 161
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Meridian East
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 512 East, WA 161 North: Seattle
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Meridian Street South, Puyallup
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
115 ft
·
7 sec
Toward South Meridian Street, Washington State Fairgrounds
13
Turn left onto South Meridian
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Meridian
14
Keep slight right at fork onto 3rd Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
3rd Street Southeast
15
Turn slight right onto 7th Avenue Southeast
373 ft
·
12 sec
·
7th Avenue Southeast
16
Turn right
301 ft
·
22 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
52 ft
·
5 sec
18
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
19
Turn right
54 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
202nd Street East
Turn right onto 202nd Street East
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
135th Avenue East
Turn right onto 135th Avenue East
Navigation decision point
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Meridian Street South, Puyallup
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Meridian Street South, Puyallup
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward South Meridian Street, Washington State Fairgrounds
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward South Meridian Street, Washington State...
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.40 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Puyallup, WA
Morning in Puyallup on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, so expect a consistent pace without high-speed sections. The longest stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles on Meridian Avenue East, offering a bit of continuity before more turns. As you navigate through local streets, the road character remains consistent, focusing on connecting residential and commercial areas. You'll be making frequent turns, so staying alert to your navigation is key throughout the 21-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Meridian Avenue East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 202nd Street East.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 10.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (202nd Street East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (135th Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA and Puyallup, WA, road signs point toward Meridian Street South and Washington State Fairgrounds.
Meridian Street South
9.5 mi in
|
~18m
Washington State Fairgrounds
9.7 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Meridian Avenue East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Puyallup, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (202nd Street East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (135th Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and Mount Rainier National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Puyallup, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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