Origin
Enumclaw, WA
Late night in Enumclaw on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enumclaw, 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
36m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enumclaw, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
Enumclaw, WA to Kent, WA is 21.4 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Auburn Way South and Valley Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region, specifically within Washington state. Expect a drive primarily on local roads with a significant number of turns, making it a more engaging local journey than a straightforward highway cruise. It’s a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into an afternoon or morning, offering a flexible travel option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Way South | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| Valley Freeway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Southeast 436th Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Griffin Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 436th Way | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Willis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Auburn Way South
— 6.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enumclaw, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on this road
302 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Initial Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Initial Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Franklin Street
260 ft
·
14 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Turn left onto WA 164
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Griffin Avenue
5
Continue on WA 164
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 436th Way
6
Continue on WA 164
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 436th Street
7
Continue on WA 164
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
8
Continue on WA 164
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Way South
9
Continue on WA 164
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
10
Continue on WA 164
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Way South
11
Enter roundabout onto WA 164
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Auburn Way South
12
Continue on WA 164
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Auburn Way South
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward WA 18 West
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto WA 18
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Route 18
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto WA 167
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto WA 516
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Willis Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
238 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Avenue South
21
Continue on 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
4th Avenue South
22
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Gowe Street
23
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
24
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward WA 18 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward WA 18 West
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
7
20.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
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 WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
WA 516 / West Willis Street
Turn right onto WA 516 / West Willis Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.96 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
12:28 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
18 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
36m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of intersections and changes in direction rather than cruising on a consistent highway. With only a 24% highway share, most of your journey will be on roads like Auburn Way South and Valley Freeway. The longest continuous stretch you’ll experience is 6.1 miles along Auburn Way South, offering a brief period of less frequent turns before you get back to more varied navigation. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention at many points along the way.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Auburn Way South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 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 Enumclaw, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Puyallup and Renton.
Puyallup
15.2 mi in
|
~27m
Renton
15.4 mi in
|
~27m
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 36m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Auburn Way South. 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 14.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 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 and Mount Rainier National 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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