Origin
Granite Falls, WA
Late night in Granite Falls on Sunday
Local time
5:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granite Falls, WA to Kent, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
56.8 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granite Falls, WA
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Trip Overview
This 56.8-mile drive from Granite Falls, WA to Kent, WA, is a straightforward trip that should take about 1 hour and 23 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with no need for an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes I-405 and State Routes 9 and 92, making it a highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing major geographical divides. Expect a practical and efficient drive that gets you from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 20.4 mi | 25m |
| State Route 9 | 17.4 mi | 27m |
| State Route 92 | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Valley Freeway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| State Route 522 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue North | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| West Stanley Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Gowe Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 20.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite Falls, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on this road
148 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Granite Avenue
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Granite Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Stanley Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Stanley Street
4
Enter roundabout onto WA 92
133 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Route 92
5
Continue on WA 92
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 92
6
Enter roundabout onto WA 92
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 92
7
Continue on WA 92
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 92
8
Enter roundabout onto WA 92
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 92
9
Continue on WA 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 92
10
Continue on WA 9
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 9
12
Continue on WA 9
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Route 9
13
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 9
14
Continue on WA 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto State Route 9
112 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
16
Continue on State Route 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 9
18
Continue on WA 9
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 9
19
Continue on WA 9
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 9
Use the left / uturn lanes.
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward WA 522 West: Seattle
21
Merge onto WA 522
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 522
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn slight left onto I 405
20 mi
·
25 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto WA 167
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn left onto Central Avenue North
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Avenue North
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto East Gowe Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Gowe Street
30
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
31
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Granite Falls, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 28.3 and 55.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
28.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
8
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue Sou...
7
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
7
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
6
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Central Avenue North
Turn left onto Central Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.89 one way
$23.78 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $12.47 | $24.93 |
| premium | $5.77 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kent, WA
Late night in Kent on Sunday
Local time
5:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 92% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 20.4 miles on I-405, offering a consistent pace. The route incorporates State Routes 9 and 92, which may introduce slightly varied driving conditions compared to the interstate. Overall, expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency and covers ground quickly, rather than focusing on winding scenic byways. The character remains largely highway-oriented throughout its 56.8-mile length.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and State Route 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.8 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Granite Falls, WA to Kent, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Rainier Avenue South along the way.
Rainier Avenue South
49.5 mi in
|
~1h 11m
About the Cities
Arriving in Kent, WA
Full guide →Kent is the fourth largest city in King County in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, between Seattle and Tacoma.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on I 405. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kent, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kent, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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