Origin
Parkland, WA
Late night in Parkland on Sunday
Local time
3:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkland, WA to Tacoma, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkland, WA
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Trip Overview
This short 7.1-mile drive from Parkland to Tacoma, Washington, is easily manageable in about 16 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip within the Pacific Coast region. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, so you won't need to budget much for gas. Given its brevity, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to travel and how you pace yourself. It's a straightforward journey that connects two points within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Avenue South | 5.2 mi | 11m |
| Tacoma Avenue South | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South 34th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Delin Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South G Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 11th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 112th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pacific Avenue South
— 5.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkland, WA and Tacoma, WA.
1
Start on 112th Street South
40 ft
·
4 sec
·
112th Street South
2
Turn right onto WA 7
5.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Pacific Avenue South
3
Turn left onto South 34th Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
South 34th Street
4
Turn right onto South G Street
357 ft
·
10 sec
·
South G Street
5
Continue on Delin Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Delin Street
6
Continue on Tacoma Avenue South
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Tacoma Avenue South
7
Turn right onto South 11th Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 11th Street
8
Arrive at destination
South 11th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 7 / Pacific Avenue South
Turn right onto WA 7 / Pacific Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South 34th Street
Turn left onto South 34th Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
South G Street
Turn right onto South G Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South 11th Street
Turn right onto South 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.97 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Tacoma, WA
Late night in Tacoma on Sunday
Local time
3:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of intersections rather than cruising on open roads. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets the entire time. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on Pacific Avenue South, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns appear. The primary roads guiding you include Pacific Avenue South, Tacoma Avenue South, and South 34th Street, all contributing to the urban, local driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Pacific Avenue South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 7 / Pacific Avenue South.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 7 / Pacific Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (South 34th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (South G Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Pacific Avenue South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (WA 7 / Pacific Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (South 34th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (South G Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical 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 Tacoma, 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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