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Spanaway

Washington, United States · North America

About Spanaway

Spanaway is worth a stop: 10 minutes from McChord Air Force Base, 58km from Mount Rainier National Park.

Spanaway is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 27,227, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Spanaway sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Spanaway to your route.

About Spanaway

Spanaway is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 35,476 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 34,322 in 2023. Spanaway is an unincorporated area near Tacoma, and is often identified together with the more urban, less wealthy Parkland. Spanaway's main

Read more business thoroughfare is Pacific Avenue South, which is a north–south road that coincides with State Route 7 through the Spanaway area.

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Spanaway offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Spanaway located?

Spanaway is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 47.1040 latitude, -122.4346 longitude.

What is the population of Spanaway?

Spanaway has a population of approximately 27,227 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
27,227
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.1040, -122.4346

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Worth the detour from Spanaway

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

LeMay - America's Car Museum

One of the world's largest automotive museums with 350 vehicles in a striking facility overlooking Tacoma's waterfront.

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

Frank Gehry-designed museum celebrating contemporary popular culture through music, sci-fi, fantasy, and video game exhibits.

58 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Mount Rainier National Park

An active stratovolcano towering at 14,411 feet, draped in glaciers and surrounded by wildflower meadows.

58 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Space Needle

Futuristic observation tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, an iconic symbol of Seattle's skyline.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Spanaway

  • 74 kmChinook PassWA-410 crosses the Cascade crest at 5,430 feet on Mount Rainier's eastern flank; the stone arch at the summit frames one of the classic postcard views of the volcano.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Spanaway.

McChord Air Force Base

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 2,507

Parkland

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 35,803

Frederickson

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 18,719

Elk Plain

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 14,205

Summit View

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 7,236

Midland

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 8,962

Summit

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 7,985

Lakewood

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 59,829

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