Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kent, WA
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Ravensdale, WA
Derek Keats
Kent, WA to Ravensdale, WA is 13.4 miles and takes about 25m via Southeast 272nd Street and Southeast Kent Kangley Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, moving from one Washington locale to another. Given its modest length and duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a brief segment of a larger Pacific Northwest adventure. You'll be sticking to surface roads for the entire drive, making it a straightforward and accessible option.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast 272nd Street | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Kent Kangley Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Canyon Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 256th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Ravensdale Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Gowe Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Titus Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 272nd Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Ravensdale, WA.
Start on 2nd Avenue South
Turn left onto West Gowe Street
Continue on East Titus Street
Turn right onto WA 516
Continue on WA 516
Continue on WA 516
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 516
Continue on WA 516
Continue on WA 516
Continue on WA 516
Turn slight right onto 272nd Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto Southeast Ravensdale Way
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto West Gowe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto WA 516 / East Smith Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 516 / Southeast Kent Kangley Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Southeast Ravensdale Way
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.56 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| premium | $5.76 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Kent on Saturday
Local time
4:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Ravensdale on Saturday
Local time
4:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
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.
This drive features no highway mileage, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the full 13.4 miles. The longest continuous stretch on surface roads is 6.3 miles along Southeast 272nd Street. You can expect to navigate local traffic and intersections for the duration of your trip. The route profile is described as mostly surface roads, indicating a consistent driving experience without interstate speeds.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Gowe Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Gowe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (WA 516 / East Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (WA 516 / Southeast Kent Kangley Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
640 ft
Total Descent
64 ft
Highest Point
619 ft
~13.4 mi in
Elevation Range
576 ft
Founded 1890
Kent is the fourth largest city in King County in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, between Seattle and Tacoma.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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