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Trip from Tacoma, WA to Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

19.9 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Tacoma, WA, WA

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Downtown Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA, WA

Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA

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Trip Overview

Tacoma, WA to Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA is 19.9 miles and takes about 39m via River Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, traversing Washington state. Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entire 19.9 miles, making it a straightforward trip for anyone needing to get between these two points. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion, with no need for overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
River Road 5.4 mi 9m
Meridian Avenue East 4.3 mi 8m
South Meridian 3 mi 6m
200th Street East 2.1 mi 3m
WA 509 0.7 mi <1m
Meridian East 0.7 mi 1m
Bay Street 0.5 mi <1m
4th Street Northwest 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: River Road — 5.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Deer Run Mobile Home Park, 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

5.4 mi · 9 min · River Road
14

Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

0.4 mi · 47 sec · 4th Street Northwest
15

Continue on 5th Street Northwest

0.1 mi · 14 sec · 5th Street Northwest
16

Continue on 5th Street Southwest

498 ft · 17 sec · 5th Street Southwest
17

Turn left onto West Pioneer

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Pioneer
18

Turn right onto South Meridian

2.1 mi · 4 min · South Meridian
19

At end of road, turn left onto WA 161

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Meridian
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on WA 161

4.0 mi · 7 min · Meridian Avenue East
21

Continue on WA 161

0.7 mi · 1 min · Meridian East
22

Continue on WA 161

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Meridian Avenue East
23

Turn left onto 200th Street East

2.1 mi · 3 min · 200th Street East
24

Turn right onto 135th Avenue Court East

188 ft · 10 sec · 135th Avenue Court East
25

Turn right onto 200th Street Court East

284 ft · 12 sec · 200th Street Court East
26

Continue on 135th Avenue East

510 ft · 27 sec · 135th Avenue East
27

Turn left onto 202nd Street East

277 ft · 17 sec · 202nd Street East
28

Turn left onto 135th Avenue Court East

62 ft · 2 sec · 135th Avenue Court East
29

Arrive at destination

135th Avenue Court East

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.6 — 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

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | South 13th Street

Turn left onto South 13th 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
11.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | WA 161 / South Meridian

At end of road, turn left onto WA 161 / South Meridian

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.88 one way

$7.75 round trip

$4.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.18 $4.06 $8.12
premium $5.39 $4.22 $8.45
diesel $4.80 $3.76 $7.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6 0 $2.09 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.74 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.79 $1.27

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 5, 2026

Origin

Tacoma, WA

Morning in Tacoma on Sunday

Local time

9:51 AM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Sunny

N 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued July 5 at 11:17AM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued July 5 at 10:29AM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA

Morning in Deer Run Mobile Home Park on Sunday

Local time

9:51 AM

PDT

Current temp

76°F

Sunny

N 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued July 5 at 11:17AM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued July 5 at 10:29AM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

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

8 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

39m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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, with only a 40% highway share. The majority of your time will be spent navigating city streets and local roads, rather than high-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.4 miles on River Road, so be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments to your speed. This local feel means you'll likely experience varying traffic conditions and road surfaces as you progress toward your destination.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on River Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Market Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.9 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South 13th 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

584 ft 22 ft

Total Climb

562 ft

Total Descent

241 ft

Highest Point

584 ft

~18.4 mi in

Elevation Range

562 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Starbucks

Cafe

Later in the drive, right off the route

26min in 0 mi from route

Puyallup, WA

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tacoma, WA

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Bostwick Cafe

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Yeti Yogurt

Cafe

Later in the drive, right off the route

30min in 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

South Hill, WA

Gravity Coffee

Cafe

Later in the drive, right off the route

30min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Starbucks

Cafe

Early in the drive, short detour

9min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fife, WA

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Domino's

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

26min in 0.1 mi from route

Puyallup, WA

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su...

Visit website

IHOP

Restaurant

Later in the drive, right off the route

26min in 0.1 mi from route

Puyallup, WA

Cuisine: breakfast;pancake

Hours: Mo-Th,Su 06:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-24:00

Visit website

Popeyes

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

30min in 0.2 mi from route

Puyallup, WA

Cuisine: chicken

Hours: 10:00-21:00

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

26min in 0.2 mi from route

Puyallup, WA

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: 08:30-21:30

Visit website

Pizza Hut

Restaurant

Later in the drive, right off the route

26min in 0.2 mi from route

Puyallup, WA

Cuisine: pizza

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

30min in 0.2 mi from route

Puyallup, WA

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: 08:30-21:30

Visit website

Working Waterfront Maritime Museum

Museum

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: We-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00

Visit website

Fort Malone Historical Marker

Archaeological_site

Around the midpoint, right off the route

17min in 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Rite In The Rain

Building

Near the start, right off the route

4min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bill Heath

Memorial

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

17min in 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Best Western Tacoma Dome Hotel

Hotel

Near the start, right off the route

4min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

RV Parking

Caravan_site

Around the midpoint, right off the route

22min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Orange RV Parking

Caravan_site

Around the midpoint, right off the route

17min in 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sunshine Motel

Motel

Early in the drive, short detour

9min in 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fife Motel

Motel

Early in the drive, short detour

9min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Travelodge - Port of Tacoma

Hotel

Early in the drive, short detour

9min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Tacoma, WA

Full guide →

Founded 1875

Tacoma, a major port on the Puget Sound, is the third-largest city in Washington State, with about 220,000 residents. It has a dynamic art scene and a great ballet.

Top landmarks

  • • Tacoma Narrows Bridge — suspension bridge that collapsed in 1940
  • • Browns Point Light — lighthouse in Washington, United States
  • • Fort Nisqually — an important fur trading and farming post of the Hudson's Bay Company

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 0.3 miles (South 13th 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.

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 Deer Run Mobile Home Park, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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