Origin
Kent, WA
Late night in Kent on Sunday
Local time
5:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to North Puyallup, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Puyallup, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This quick 15.7-mile drive from Kent, WA, to North Puyallup, WA, is designed for a single day, taking only about 21 minutes. With 90% of the journey on highways, it's a straightforward trip, with the longest continuous stretch being 14 miles on the Valley Freeway. You can expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this short hop within the Pacific Coast region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or as a segment of a larger journey, offering efficiency and ease without requiring an overnight stay. It’s a practical option for getting between these two Washington locations with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 14 mi | 17m |
| West Willis Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Valley Avenue Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Valley Avenue East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Gowe Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| WA 161 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Meridian | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 14 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and North Puyallup, 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
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Willis Street
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto WA 167
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 161
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
WA 161
Toward WA 161 North: Milton
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on WA 161
166 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Meridian
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Valley Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Valley Avenue Northeast
11
Continue on Valley Avenue East
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Valley Avenue East
12
Turn right
28 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Gowe Street
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
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.
7
15 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
WA 161
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 161 toward WA 161 North: Milton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward WA 161 North: Milton
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.29 one way
$6.57 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
North Puyallup, WA
Late night in North Puyallup on Sunday
Local time
5:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
3 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
21m 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?
The character of this drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 90% of the 15.7 miles spent on freeways. You'll primarily navigate using the Valley Freeway, West Willis Street, and Valley Avenue Northeast, experiencing mostly high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch on the Valley Freeway spans 14 miles, allowing for a consistent cruising experience. While predominantly highway, the transition to local roads for the final approach to North Puyallup will offer a slight change in pace before you arrive. Expect a driving rhythm dictated by traffic signals and merging lanes as you near your destination.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on Valley Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and West Willis Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Gowe Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Gowe Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 21m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on Valley Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (West Gowe Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Puyallup, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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