How far is it from Fort Lewis, WA, to University Place, WA, ?

The distance between Fort Lewis, WA, and University Place, WA, is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lewis, WA, to University Place, WA, ?

The drive from Fort Lewis, WA, to University Place, WA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Fort Lewis, WA, to University Place, WA, ?

The fastest route from Fort Lewis, WA, to University Place, WA, covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is University Place, WA from Fort Lewis, WA?

University Place, WA lies roughly to the north of Fort Lewis, WA.

Are there charging stations between Fort Lewis, WA and University Place, WA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Fort Lewis, WA to University Place, WA, including Dupont Center - Ace Hardware (350 kW); Kroger Fred Meyer 691 (Gig Harbor, WA) (350 kW); LeMay - America's Car Museum (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 98.

Fort Lewis, WA University Place, WA

Distance: 12 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Fort Lewis, WA to University Place, WA takes about 25 min via I 5. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 12 mi

1 Depart right onto Jackson Avenue 1 mi
2 Continue U-turn onto Jackson Avenue 3 mi
3 Take ramp straight 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left 3 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Bridgeport Way Southwest 2 mi
7 Turn right onto Lakewood Drive Southwest 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Lakewood Drive West 2 mi

9 Continue straight onto Orchard Street West 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Cirque Drive West 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Cirque Drive West 55 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Cirque Drive West 2 mi
13 Turn right onto 82nd Avenue West 153 yd
14 Arrive right onto 82nd Avenue West

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The return trip from University Place, WA to Fort Lewis, WA covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

98 chargers

Dupont Center - Ace HardwareCCS · 1585 McNeil St, DuPont, WA, 98327350 kW
Kroger Fred Meyer 691 (Gig Harbor, WA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 5502 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335350 kW
LeMay - America's Car MuseumCCS · 2702 E D St, Tacoma, WA, 98421350 kW
Safeway TacomaCCS, CHAdeMO · 1112 S M St, Tacoma, WA, 98405350 kW
Tacoma SouthCCS · 7921 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA, 98408350 kW

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University Place, WA → Tacoma, WA7 mi · 20 min University Place, WA → Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW)8 mi · 20 min University Place, WA → Ruston, WA8 mi · 20 min University Place, WA → Fife, WA12 mi · 25 min University Place, WA → Clover Creek, WA13 mi · 25 min University Place, WA → North Fort Lewis, WA13 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Fort Lewis, WA, {fromState} to University Place, WA, {toState}?: The distance between Fort Lewis, WA, {fromState} and University Place, WA, {toState} is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lewis, WA, {fromState} to University Place, WA, {toState}?: The drive from Fort Lewis, WA, {fromState} to University Place, WA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Fort Lewis, WA, {fromState} to University Place, WA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Fort Lewis, WA, {fromState} to University Place, WA, {toState} covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is University Place, WA from Fort Lewis, WA?: University Place, WA lies roughly to the north of Fort Lewis, WA.
Are there charging stations between Fort Lewis, WA and University Place, WA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Fort Lewis, WA to University Place, WA, including Dupont Center - Ace Hardware (350 kW); Kroger Fred Meyer 691 (Gig Harbor, WA) (350 kW); LeMay - America's Car Museum (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 98.

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