How far is Auburn, WA from Graham, WA?

The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Graham, WA is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.98 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.85 mi
28.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.85 mi
Kilometers
28.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.98 mi
Kilometers
33.77 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Graham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:02 PM PDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Oct 15, 1:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-10-15T12:28
Arrive Graham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Puyallup
WA

The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.

From Auburn
10.5 mi
00h 17m
To Graham
10.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
1 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Graham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Graham.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1135 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto C Street Southwest

    879 ft · 21 sec · C Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward WA 18 West

    1805 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    779 ft · 11 sec · State Route 18

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup

    970 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 161 South: South Hill, Eatonville

    2343 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 31st Avenue Southwest

    1211 ft · 24 sec · 31st Avenue Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on South Meridian

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Meridian

  14. 14

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    4 mi · 8 min · Meridian Avenue East

  15. 15

    Continue on Meridian East

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meridian East

  16. 16

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Meridian Avenue East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 224th Street East

    39 m · 3 sec · 224th Street East

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 224th Street East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Graham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
7.92 mi · 38%
Meridian Avenue East
5.81 mi · 28%
WA 512 West
3.38 mi · 16%
South Meridian
0.94 mi · 4%
Meridian East
0.69 mi · 3%
WA 167 South
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

7.92 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Puyallup
00h 17m from Auburn
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Graham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Graham?

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Puyallup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Auburn and 10.5 miles from Graham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Graham.

Stop Ideas Near Puyallup

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Puyallup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.5 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.1 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
Auburn Business Licenses
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Auburn Business Licenses

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Puyallup.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

11 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

31 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

44 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

46 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Graham. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.73 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 Graham

Situated in central Pierce County at an elevation of 610 feet, this community lies southeast of Tacoma.

Population0
Coordinates47.0528800, -122.2942800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-122.22845, 47.30732)
End: Graham (-122.29428, 47.05288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.04
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $4.02 $8.04
Mid-grade $5.72 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $5.98 $4.42 $8.85
Diesel $7.29 $5.40 $10.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Graham. The current time is 12:28:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.