How far is McKenna, WA from Puyallup, WA?
The driving distance from McKenna, WA to Puyallup, WA is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKenna and Puyallup.
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Start on the route
19 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Spanaway McKenna Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway
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Continue on McNaught Road South
1 km · 2 min · McNaught Road South
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Turn sharp left onto Water Street
84 m · 14 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Warren Street North
2802 ft · 2 min · Warren Street North
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Continue on Roy Cutoff Road
2 mi · 4 min · Roy Cutoff Road
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Turn right onto East Gate Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Gate Road
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Turn left onto Spanaway McKenna Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pacific Avenue South
5.2 mi · 11 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East: Puyallup
1604 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meridian Street South, Puyallup
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Meridian Street, Washington State Fairgrounds
35 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Meridian
2075 ft · 41 sec · South Meridian
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Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Street Southeast
711 ft · 14 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn slight right onto 7th Avenue Southeast
114 m · 12 sec · 7th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right
92 m · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
640 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKenna and Puyallup.
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.
WA 512 East
Merge slight left
7.31 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving McKenna and Mostly Sunny near Puyallup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKenna to Puyallup?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Spanaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from McKenna and 12.8 miles from Puyallup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McKenna and Mostly Sunny near Puyallup.
Stop Ideas Near Spanaway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City of Puyallup
Orting Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spanaway.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKenna and Puyallup. Straight-line distance: 21.3 mi (34.28 km).
#1 McKenna
McKenna is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.9348200, -122.5565100 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Puyallup
The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 42,569 |
| Coordinates | 47.1853800, -122.2929000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.292803, 47.18538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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