Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bothell East, WA
Spencer Lee Eiseman
This straightforward 34.6-mile drive from Kent, WA to Bothell East, WA takes approximately 47 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll spend about 85% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing I-405 and the Valley Freeway, with Maltby Road offering a brief change of pace. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7. Given its short duration and focus on major roadways, this route is best suited for a single, efficient trip rather than an overnight split. It's a practical option for connecting these two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington state.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 23.6 mi | 29m |
| Valley Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Maltby Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 39th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Willis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 209th Place Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Bothell East, WA.
Start on 2nd Avenue South
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto WA 516
Take the ramp
Merge onto WA 167
Take the exit
Merge onto I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto WA 527
Turn right onto WA 524
Turn right onto 39th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto 209th Place Southeast
Turn left onto 37th Avenue Southeast
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Kent, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 405 North: Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$7.24 one way
$14.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.59 | $15.19 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kent on Tuesday
Local time
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Bothell East on Tuesday
Local time
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 34.6-mile route, with an 85% highway share. The bulk of your travel will be on I-405, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.6 miles. While predominantly freeway driving, the route incorporates segments of the Valley Freeway and Maltby Road, offering a slight variation in road type as you progress. The general profile suggests a consistent pace, allowing for efficient travel between your origin and destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near WA 167 / Valley Freeway.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kent, WA to Bothell East, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mill Creek along the way.
Mill Creek
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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