Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tacoma, WA
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Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA
William Jacobs
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA.
Start on South 11th Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Turn left onto South 13th Street
Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 705
Take the exit
Turn left onto WA 509
Take the exit
Turn right onto East Portland Avenue
Turn left onto East 28th Street
Turn straight onto WA 167
Continue on WA 167
Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
Continue on 5th Street Northwest
Continue on 5th Street Southwest
Turn left onto West Pioneer
Turn right onto South Meridian
At end of road, turn left onto WA 161
Continue on WA 161
Continue on WA 161
Continue on WA 161
Turn left onto 200th Street East
Turn right onto 135th Avenue Court East
Turn right onto 200th Street Court East
Continue on 135th Avenue East
Turn left onto 202nd Street East
Turn left onto 135th Avenue Court East
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South 13th Street
Navigation decision point
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
Take the exit toward Portland Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto WA 161 / South Meridian
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.91 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| premium | $6.08 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Tacoma on Wednesday
Local time
12:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 23 at 11:25AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Afternoon in Deer Run Mobile Home Park on Wednesday
Local time
12:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 23 at 11:25AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
562 ft
Total Descent
241 ft
Highest Point
584 ft
~18.4 mi in
Elevation Range
562 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Puyallup, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Tacoma, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
South Hill, WA
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Fife, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Puyallup, WA
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Puyallup, WA
Cuisine: breakfast;pancake
Hours: Mo-Th,Su 06:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-24:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Puyallup, WA
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: 10:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Puyallup, WA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 08:30-21:30
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Puyallup, WA
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Puyallup, WA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 08:30-21:30
Visit websiteMuseum
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: We-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Visit websiteArchaeological_site
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Building
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Caravan_site
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Caravan_site
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Motel
Early in the drive, short detour
Motel
Early in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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