Origin
Kent, WA
Night in Kent on Saturday
Local time
11:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to Riverton, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, WA
Frank Cone
Trip Overview
This short 11.8-mile drive from Kent, WA to Riverton, WA is easily manageable in about 19 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes I-5 and local roads like South Kent Des Moines Road and South 133rd Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this trip offers a straightforward journey within the Pacific Coast region. You won't need to break this up overnight; it's a quick hop that leaves plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| South Kent Des Moines Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South 133rd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Willis Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| WA 599 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 130th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Marginal Way South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 5.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Riverton, 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
·
57 sec
·
West Willis Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on WA 516
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kent Des Moines Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
this road
9
Merge onto I 5
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto WA 599
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
WA 599
Exit 156
Toward WA 599 North: Tukwila
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Interurban Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Interurban Avenue South
265 ft
·
13 sec
·
Interurban Avenue South
13
Turn left onto Gateway Drive South
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Gateway Drive South
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on South 133rd Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South 133rd Street
15
Continue on East Marginal Way South
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Marginal Way South
16
Turn left onto South 130th Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
South 130th Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Tukwila International Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Tukwila International Boulevard
18
Turn right onto South 132nd Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South 132nd Street
19
Continue on South 133rd Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 133rd Street
20
Arrive at destination
South 133rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
WA 599
Take the exit onto WA 599 toward WA 599 North: Tukwila
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 156
Toward WA 599 North: Tukwila
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Interurban Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Interurban Avenue
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Gateway Drive South
Turn left onto Gateway Drive South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Tukwila International Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Tukwila International Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Riverton, WA
Night in Riverton on Saturday
Local time
11:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
4 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
19m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 53% of it on the interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on I-5, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition off the highway onto roads like South Kent Des Moines Road and South 133rd Street, the character of the drive will change, introducing you to local traffic and potentially slower speeds. This blend means you'll experience both freeway cruising and more urban navigation.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 11.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (WA 599): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 19m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on I 5. 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 Riverton, 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 4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (WA 599): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: 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 Riverton, 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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