Origin
Tacoma, WA
Morning in Tacoma on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA
William Jacobs
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 185 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
$4.16 one way
$8.33 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA
Morning in Deer Run Mobile Home Park on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
14 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
39m 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, 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.
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.
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. 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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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