Origin
Boulevard Park, WA
Late night in Boulevard Park on Sunday
Local time
12:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulevard Park, 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
20m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulevard Park, WA
Bhaskar Barman
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Boulevard Park to Kent, this 13-mile trip is a quick transit spanning just 20 minutes. You will primarily utilize the Valley Freeway, WA 518, and I-405 to navigate between these two Pacific Coast locations. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of only $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly option for your commute or regional errands. You will find this a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over leisure, making it ideal for those who simply need to get from point A to point B without any fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| WA 518 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| I 405 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Des Moines Memorial Drive South | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue North | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South 128th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Gowe Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 14th Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulevard Park, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on 14th Avenue South
266 ft
·
14 sec
·
14th Avenue South
2
Turn left onto South 128th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 128th Street
3
Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Des Moines Memorial Drive South
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto WA 518
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 518
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
WA 518
Toward I 405 North: Renton
Use the slight left lane.
7
Continue on I 405
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto WA 167
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Central Avenue North
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Avenue North
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto East Gowe Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Gowe Street
14
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
15
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
WA 518
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518 toward I 405 North: Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 North: Renton
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
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.
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Central Avenue North
Turn left onto Central Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
12:53 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
12 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
20m 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 highway-focused drive is composed of roughly 66% interstate and state route travel, meaning you will spend the majority of your time at cruising speeds. You can expect a consistent flow as you transition between major thoroughfares, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring over 4.4 miles on the Valley Freeway. Because this is a high-speed transit route, the experience is functional rather than scenic. You will notice the character of the road remains relatively uniform throughout the journey, providing a steady, predictable pace that is easy to manage behind the wheel.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Valley Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and WA 518. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near WA 518.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 13 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (WA 518): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Boulevard Park, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Auburn and 84Th Avenue South.
Auburn
6.1 mi in
|
~9m
84Th Avenue South
11.3 mi in
|
~15m
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 20m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Valley Freeway. 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 4.3 miles (WA 518): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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