Origin
Tacoma, WA
Morning in Tacoma on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Bonney Lake, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonney Lake, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Tacoma to Bonney Lake, you are looking at a short 15.5-mile journey that typically takes about 26 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it remains a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Pacific Coast locations. The route relies on a combination of River Road, WA 410, and WA 167 to bridge the distance. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local visit, this straightforward drive offers a simple, efficient connection within Washington state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| WA 410 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| WA 167 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| WA 509 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Bay Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Portland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Meridian | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 13th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 5.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Bonney Lake, WA.
1
Start on South 11th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 11th Street
2
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Market Street
3
Turn left onto South 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South 13th Street
4
Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 705 SB Ramp
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Port of Tacoma
6
Merge onto I 705
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 705
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward WA 509 North: South 21st Street, Port of Tacoma
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto WA 509
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
WA 509
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Portland Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto East Portland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Portland Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto East 28th Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 28th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn straight onto WA 167
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bay Street
13
Continue on WA 167
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
River Road
14
Turn left onto WA 167
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Meridian
15
Take the ramp onto WA 167
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
WA 167
Toward WA 161 South, WA 167 North: Seattle, Sumner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on WA 410
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
WA 410
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive East
280 ft
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive East
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right
46 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn right
111 ft
·
8 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward WA 509 North: South 21st Street, Port of Tacoma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 509 North: South 21st Street, Port of...
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Portland Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Portland Avenue
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
WA 167
Take the ramp onto WA 167 toward WA 161 South, WA 167 North: Seattle, Sumner
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 161 South, WA 167 North: Seattle, Sum...
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
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 WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.49 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Bonney Lake, WA
Morning in Bonney Lake on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and state highways. Roughly 45% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace before you move into different local traffic patterns. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.6 miles while navigating River Road, which serves as a key segment of the journey. The character of the road shifts as you move off WA 167 and WA 410, requiring you to adjust to changing road types throughout the 26-minute duration. It is a practical, functional drive that avoids the monotony of a long-haul interstate trek.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Market Street.
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 15 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Tacoma, WA and Bonney Lake, WA, road signs point toward Port Of Tacoma, Sumner and Yakima.
Port Of Tacoma
0.8 mi in
|
~2m
Sumner
9.1 mi in
|
~17m
|
via WA 167
Yakima
10.8 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on River Road. 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 Bonney Lake, 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: at 0.1 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bonney Lake, 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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