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Trip from Kent, WA to Eastmont, WA

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Eastmont, WA, WA

Eastmont, WA

JOHN CALLERY

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: I 405 — 23.6 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Eastmont, 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 right at fork

340 ft · 8 sec
Toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek
13

Turn straight onto WA 527

6.1 mi · 11 min · Bothell-Everett Highway
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto WA 96

1.0 mi · 1 min · 132nd Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto 35th Avenue Southeast

1.3 mi · 2 min · 35th Avenue Southeast
16

Turn right onto 111th Place Southeast

0.3 mi · 53 sec · 111th Place Southeast
17

Continue on 38th Drive Southeast

93 ft · 4 sec · 38th Drive Southeast
18

Arrive at destination

38th Drive Southeast

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellevue, WA

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.

Popular next leg

Bellevue, WA to Eastmont, WA

22.8 mi · 36m

Pacing Suggestions

Mill Creek, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellevue, WA

Meal break

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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

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.

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | WA 167 / Valley Freeway

Merge onto WA 167 / Valley Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 right at fork toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.43 one way

$16.87 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kent, WA

Late night in Kent on Sunday

Local time

12:52 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eastmont, WA

Late night in Eastmont on Sunday

Local time

12:52 AM

PDT

Current temp

42°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

5 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

58m 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 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.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 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.

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 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.

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 Eastmont, 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 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.

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 Eastmont, 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 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.

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 Eastmont, 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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