Kent, WA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Kent, WA have 60 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 105 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Kent, WA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Kent, WA

Trip Routes

120

Longest Drive

311.7 mi

Asotin, WA

Quickest Drive

40m

Wollochet, WA

Plan Around Kent, WA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Kent, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Asotin, WA to Kent, WA 311.7 mi · 6h 45m Fairwood, WA to Kent, WA 286.8 mi · 5h 32m Millwood, WA to Kent, WA 285.1 mi · 5h 21m Pomeroy, WA to Kent, WA 275.8 mi · 5h 57m

Continue From Kent, WA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Kent, WA to Deer Park, WA 300.4 mi · 5h 48m Kent, WA to Airway Heights, WA 274.9 mi · 5h 12m Kent, WA to College Place, WA 268.3 mi · 5h 9m Kent, WA to Garrett, WA 267.4 mi · 5h 8m

Trips from Kent, WA

Kent, WA to Deer Park, WA

300.4 mi 5h 48m

Kent, WA to Airway Heights, WA

274.9 mi 5h 12m

Kent, WA to College Place, WA

268.3 mi 5h 9m

Kent, WA to Garrett, WA

267.4 mi 5h 8m

Kent, WA to Highland, WA

227.4 mi 4h 22m

Kent, WA to West Pasco, WA

221.5 mi 4h 15m

Kent, WA to Brewster, WA

204.6 mi 4h 20m

Kent, WA to Carson, WA

195.7 mi 4h 1m

Kent, WA to Manson, WA

185.8 mi 4h 3m

Kent, WA to Sunnyside, WA

175.3 mi 3h 26m

Kent, WA to Zillah, WA

160.9 mi 3h 9m

Kent, WA to Fern Prairie, WA

159.3 mi 3h 13m

Kent, WA to Quincy, WA

157.6 mi 3h 5m

Kent, WA to Orchards, WA

149.8 mi 2h 58m

Kent, WA to Vancouver, WA

149.4 mi 2h 55m

Kent, WA to Five Corners, WA

148.6 mi 2h 55m

Kent, WA to Barberton, WA

148.3 mi 2h 55m

Kent, WA to Lake Shore, WA

147 mi 2h 54m

Driving from Kent, WA

Expect an average of 105 miles and about 2h 11m behind the wheel when leaving Kent, WA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 300 miles (5h 48m), while the shortest is just 32 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Kent, WA include Deer Park, WA (300.4 mi, 5h 48m), Airway Heights, WA (274.9 mi, 5h 12m), College Place, WA (268.3 mi, 5h 9m), Garrett, WA (267.4 mi, 5h 8m), and Highland, WA (227.4 mi, 4h 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 105-mile trip from Kent, WA, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving Kent, WA and 60 routes heading into Kent, WA, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 32 to 300 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kent, WA covers 300 miles and takes approximately 5h 48m. Shorter options start at just 32 miles.

The average route from Kent, WA runs about 105 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 105-mile trip from Kent, WA costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kent, WA include Deer Park, WA, Airway Heights, WA, College Place, WA and Garrett, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Kent, WA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

135,015

Median Income

$90,416

Median Home Value

$537,500

Median Age

35.3

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Kent, WA

Kent is the fourth largest city in King County in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, between Seattle and Tacoma.

1 Accesso ShoWare Center, 625 W James St, ☏ +1 253-856-6777 (main), +1 253-856-6999 (tickets-by-phone), [email protected]. Home of the Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Team. Also hosts concerts, trade shows, community events, graduations, etc. Check calendar for event schedules. (updated Jul 2019) 2 Kent Commons Community Center (City of Kent Parks & Recreation), 525 4th Ave N, ☏ +1 253 856-5000. M W F 6AM-9PM; Tu-Th 7:30AM-9PM; Sa 8AM-9PM. Programs and classes for youth and adults, a fully-equipped gym and fitness center, and numerous rooms and spaces to reserve for events of all sizes. (updated May 2023) Kent Cornucopia Days. July. South King County's largest Family Festival is a community service project of the Kent Lions and is completely run by volunteers who ensure that our premier event benefits over 250 charitable organizations.

Best Western Plaza by the Green, 24415 Russell Rd, ☏ +1 253 854-8767, toll-free: +1-800-648-3311, fax: +1 253 850-7667. TownePlace Suites Seattle Southcenter, 18123 72nd Avenue South, ☏ +1 253 796-6000, fax: +1 253 796-6050. Red Lion Inn & Suites -, 25100 74th Avenue South, ☏ +1 253 520-6670, fax: +1 253 520-2588. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Seattle South/Kent, 6329 South 212th Street, ☏ +1 253 395-3800, fax: +1 253-395-4318. Comfort Inn, 22311 84th Ave. S, ☏ +1 253 872-2211, fax: +1 253 981-0063. Extended Stay America - Seattle - Kent, 22520 83rd Ave. S, ☏ +1 253 872-6514, fax: +1 253 872-6906, [email protected].

from State Route (SR) 167 is the main freeway, connecting exit #2 of I-405 through Renton, (downtown) Kent, Auburn, Sumner and Puyallup. It runs parallel to I-5 in the Kent Valley. Going north of I-405, this freeway ends but SR-167 continues north on Renton Ave as a 4 lane road through Renton towards Rainier Ave in South Settle. Interstate 5 (I-5) passes through Kent near the western city limit. There are several exits from the highway. Pacific Hwy passes through alongside the western portion of Kent between S 272nd St and Kent-Des Moine Hwy (SR-516), between Federal Way and Sea-Tac along the westside of I-5. State Route (SR) 99 divides Kent (on eastside) from Des Moines (west of SR 99). from West Valley Hwy (SR-181) serves as the major thoroughfare through Tukwila, from Exit 1 of I-405 into Kent and ends at SR-516 (Kent-Des Moines Hwy). W Valley Hwy continues south, into Auburn, as a two lane road. 108th Ave SE (SR-515) serves as the main north-south boulevard through the eastside of Kent and Renton. from & Kent-Des Moines Hwy (SR-516) goes east and west from Hwy 99, across I-5 and down the hill to downtown Kent. Continues east along Smith Ave, up the hill, into S 256th. Intercity bus services beyond the region stop at Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, or Tacoma. Sound Transit, toll-free: +1-888-889-6368. Runs express and intercity public transit routes across the Seattle area, including Sounder trains, Link light rail and express buses (routes 510-596). Serves King County (e.g.

Visitors are often surprised to find out just how large Kent actually is. Most tourists would want to concern themselves with the historic downtown area and nearby shopping centers. 3 Kent Station on Railroad Ave between E James & Smith St is transportation hub (bus and train station). The station offers routes with service to Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle, Tukwila/Southcenter, Bellevue, Auburn, Burien (via SeaTac); Puyallup, Renton, Federal Way, and other surrounding cities. King County Metro, ☏ +1 206-553-3000. Runs bus, streetcar and monorail routes within King County. Serves Auburn, Bellevue, Bothell, Burien, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Mercer Island, North Bend, Redmond, Renton, SeaTac, Seattle, Shoreline, Tukwila, Vashon Island, White Center, and Woodinville. $3 for 2 hours ($1 seniors 65+, Free youth 0-18). (updated Sep 2025)

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