Origin
Tacoma, WA
Evening in Tacoma on Thursday
Local time
8:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Rosedale, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosedale, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
The drive from Tacoma, WA to Rosedale, WA covers 15.3 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WA 16, Rosedale Street, South 11th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on WA 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Tacoma, WA to Rosedale, WA covers 15.3 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
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 15.3 miles you will encounter 6 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (WA 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WA 16
Merge onto WA 16
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
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 Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Rosedale Street
Enter roundabout onto Rosedale Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Rosedale, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.
Bremerton
1.9 mi in
|
~5m
Wollochet Drive Northwest
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
City Center
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 16 | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Rosedale Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| South 11th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Stinson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Sprague Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sprague Ramp | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 86th Avenue Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| David Day Drive Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 16
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Rosedale, WA.
1
Start on South 11th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 11th Street
2
Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sprague Avenue
3
Continue on Sprague Ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Sprague Ramp
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
6
Merge onto WA 16
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Stinson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stinson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto Rosedale Street
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rosedale Street
10
Continue on Rosedale Street
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Rosedale Street
11
Turn slight right onto 86th Avenue Northwest
333 ft
·
6 sec
·
86th Avenue Northwest
12
Turn slight right onto David Day Drive Northwest
175 ft
·
7 sec
·
David Day Drive Northwest
13
Arrive at destination
David Day Drive Northwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.40 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
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 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
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
Rosedale, WA
Evening in Rosedale on Thursday
Local time
8:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
16 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
25m 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 Rosedale, WA covers 15.3 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 16, Rosedale Street, South 11th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 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 $3.20 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.3 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (WA 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Tacoma, WA and Rosedale, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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