Origin
Tacoma, WA
Evening in Tacoma on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Boulevard Park, WA
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulevard Park, WA
Bhaskar Barman
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Tacoma to Boulevard Park, you are looking at a quick 26.9-mile trip that typically takes about 37 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle without any overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via I-5, WA-518, and Des Moines Memorial Drive South to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, this is a highly economical drive within the Pacific Coast region. Because the trip is so efficient, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it is most convenient for you.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.5 miles from Tacoma, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 87% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-5, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.1 miles. The journey maintains a consistent pace, transitioning from the main interstate onto WA-518 and local roads as you approach Boulevard Park. While the drive is straightforward and efficient, you should be prepared for the typical rhythm of a highway-heavy commute. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 518. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 26.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
8
22.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
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.
Exit 154A-B
Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma...
9
22.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 518 West: Burien, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 154A
Toward WA 518 West: Burien, Seattle-Tacoma Inte...
6
25.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Des Moines Memorial Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Des Moines Memorial Drive
Towns Along This Route
Between Tacoma, WA and Boulevard Park, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Bellevue
22.2 mi in
|
~29m
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
22.3 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 20.1 mi | 25m |
| WA 518 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Des Moines Memorial Drive South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| I 705 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 128th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 13th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 11th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 20.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Boulevard 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 705
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
20 mi
·
25 min
·
I 5
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
448 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 154A-B
Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 154A
Toward WA 518 West: Burien, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 405
375 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 405
13
Continue on WA 518
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 518
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Des Moines Memorial Drive
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto South 128th Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South 128th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
266 ft
·
9 sec
·
14th Avenue South
18
Arrive at destination
14th Avenue South
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip with zero scheduled stops, you have the advantage of total control over your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 26.9-mile distance in one go, so there is no need to worry about planning for rest breaks or mid-journey meals. To keep your transit smooth, check traffic conditions on I-5 before you leave, as the heavy highway reliance means the flow can fluctuate during peak hours. Keep your $6 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, and enjoy the convenience of reaching your destination in under 40 minutes. Using Des Moines Memorial Drive South as your final approach is a great way to transition from the highway speed back to local roads as you arrive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.5 miles from Tacoma, WA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26.9 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.5 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boulevard Park, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tacoma, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tacoma, WA
This is one driving day of about 26.9 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tacoma, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 20.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.5 mi from Tacoma, WA · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.5 miles from Tacoma, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boulevard Park, WA
The final approach into Boulevard Park, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boulevard Park, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.29 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Boulevard Park, WA
Evening in Boulevard Park on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 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
37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tacoma, WA to Boulevard Park, WA covers 26.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 518, Des Moines Memorial Drive South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Tacoma, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 26.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tacoma, WA and Boulevard Park, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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