Origin
Kent, WA
Late night in Kent on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to Brier, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
35.1 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brier, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Kent to Brier, you are looking at a straightforward 35.1-mile journey through the Pacific Coast region of Washington. Plan for about 49 minutes of driving time, though this can fluctuate based on local traffic conditions. Because the trip is short, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel for the entire distance. This route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, making it a functional connection between these two Washington communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 23.6 mi | 29m |
| Valley Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| 228th Street Southeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 236th Street Southwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Locust Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Willis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Castle Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 23.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Brier, WA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
4 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
2
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Gowe Street
3
Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
4th Avenue South
4
Turn slight right
182 ft
·
6 sec
5
Turn straight onto WA 516
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Willis Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Renton
7
Merge onto WA 167
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 405 North: Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 405
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 26
Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
216 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WA 527 South: Bothell
13
Turn left onto WA 527
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto 228th Street Southeast
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
228th Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto Locust Way
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Locust Way
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 234th Place Southwest
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
234th Place Southwest
17
At end of road, turn right onto 20th Avenue West
470 ft
·
19 sec
·
20th Avenue West
18
Turn left onto South Castle Way
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Castle Way
19
Continue on 236th Street Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
236th Street Southwest
20
Turn right onto Brier Road
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
Brier Road
21
Arrive at destination
Brier Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 405 North: Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Bellevue
6
24.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
6
31.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 527 South: Bothell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WA 527 South: Bothell
7
33.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Locust Way
At end of road, turn left onto Locust Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.69 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 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 | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brier, WA
Late night in Brier on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-405, which accounts for the longest single stretch of 23.6 miles. The remainder of the drive transitions through the Valley Freeway and 228th Street Southeast to reach your destination. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience that prioritizes direct transit over winding backroads. Staying alert is key as you merge between these high-traffic corridors to complete your transit.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 6.9 miles in.
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 16 decision points packed into just 35.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
418 ft
30 ft
Total Climb
802 ft
Total Descent
428 ft
Highest Point
418 ft
~35.1 mi in
Elevation Range
387 ft
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.
On the drive from Kent, WA to Brier, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mill Creek along the way.
Mill Creek
31.3 mi in
|
~40m
About the Cities
Starting 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 49m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.6 miles on I 405. 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 Brier, 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 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; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Brier, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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