Origin
Kent, WA
Late night in Kent on Sunday
Local time
12:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eastmont, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Kent, WA to Eastmont, WA is 40.3 miles and takes about 58 minutes via I 405 and Bothell-Everett Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington state, beginning and ending in the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that’s perfect for a quick commute or a short hop between areas. You'll primarily be on well-traveled freeways, making it a predictable and efficient journey. Plan for a smooth ride that gets you to your destination without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 23.6 mi | 29m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Valley Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| 35th Avenue Southeast | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 132nd Street Southeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| 111th Place Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Willis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Eastmont, 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 96
Turn left onto 35th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto 111th Place Southeast
Continue on 38th Drive Southeast
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.1 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
$8.43 one way
$16.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| premium | $5.77 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Eastmont on Sunday
Local time
12:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
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.
This route is largely highway-focused, with 73% of the drive on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 23.6 miles on I 405, offering a consistent, faster pace. As you transition to the Bothell-Everett Highway and Valley Freeway, expect a continuation of this highway feel. The road primarily keeps you moving efficiently, with minimal stops or slowdowns once you're on the main thoroughfares. It’s a drive characterized by steady progress rather than winding backroads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Bothell-Everett Highway. 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 - 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 14 decision points packed into just 40.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 Eastmont, 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 58m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). 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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