How far is Kent, WA from Graham, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Graham, WA is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
25.41 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.84 mi
36.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.84 mi
Kilometers
36.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.41 mi
Kilometers
40.9 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Graham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:59 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-10-15T13:20
Arrive Graham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kent
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
Sumner
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

From Kent
12.7 mi
00h 19m
To Graham
12.7 mi
00h 19m

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
5 mph NW
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 Kent and Graham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue South

    829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Willis Street

    1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn

    1623 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    12.9 mi · 16 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

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

    2343 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1211 ft · 24 sec · 31st Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on South Meridian

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Meridian

  13. 13

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    4 mi · 8 min · Meridian Avenue East

  14. 14

    Continue on Meridian East

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meridian East

  15. 15

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Meridian Avenue East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 224th Street East

    39 m · 3 sec · 224th Street East

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 224th Street East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
12.9 mi · 51%
Meridian Avenue East
5.81 mi · 23%
WA 512 West
3.38 mi · 13%
South Meridian
0.94 mi · 4%
Meridian East
0.69 mi · 3%
WA 161 South
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

12.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumner
00h 19m from Kent
Leave By
7:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kent and Sunny near Graham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Kent and 12.7 miles from Graham.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sumner

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 Sumner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 9.7 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 7 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
City of Covington
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 6.5 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 Sumner.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

14 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

45 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

46 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Graham. Straight-line distance: 22.84 mi (36.75 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
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: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Graham (-122.29428, 47.05288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $5.72 $5.15 $10.29
Premium $5.98 $5.38 $10.76
Diesel $7.29 $6.56 $13.13

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 Kent and Graham. The current time is 13:20:00.

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.