Origin
Kent, WA
Morning in Kent on Thursday
Local time
8:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to Grand Mound, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
63.6 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Mound, WA
Siarhei Nester
Trip Overview
The drive from Kent, WA to Grand Mound, WA covers 63.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Gowe Street, 4th Avenue South, West Willis Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 63.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Gowe Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kent, WA to Grand Mound, WA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kent, WA to Grand Mound, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Gowe Street | — | — |
| 4th Avenue South | — | — |
| West Willis Street | — | — |
| WA 167 South | — | — |
| Valley Freeway | — | — |
| WA 18 West | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| I 5 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Gowe Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Grand Mound, WA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
4 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
2
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Gowe Street
3
Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
4th Avenue South
4
Turn slight right
184 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn straight onto West Willis Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Willis Street
6
Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
WA 167 South: Auburn
7
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
WA 18 West: Federal Way
9
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 5 South: Tacoma
13
Merge slight left
7.2 mi
·
9 min
14
Keep slight right
45 mi
·
54 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino
16
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
17
Turn left onto Old Highway 99 Southwest
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Highway 99 Southwest
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Large Round About
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
Large Round About
19
Exit the rotary onto Old Highway 99 Southwest
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Highway 99 Southwest
20
Turn left
98 ft
·
9 sec
21
Turn right
292 ft
·
22 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.8 mi from Kent, WA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Kent, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grand Mound, WA
The final approach into Grand Mound, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.31 one way
$26.62 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| premium | $5.77 | $14.44 | $28.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Grand Mound, WA
Morning in Grand Mound on Thursday
Local time
8:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Lakewood, WA
32 mi in
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
3 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 22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kent, WA to Grand Mound, WA covers 63.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Gowe Street, 4th Avenue South, West Willis Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.8 miles from Kent, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Kent, WA to Grand Mound, WA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kent, WA to Grand Mound, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kent, WA to Grand Mound, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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