Origin
Kent, WA
Late night in Kent on Sunday
Local time
12:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to Southworth, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southworth, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This 22.1-mile journey from Kent, WA to Southworth, WA is a quick trip, estimated to take about 1 hour and 5 minutes. It's designed as a single-day adventure, so no overnight stays are necessary. The route utilizes WA 509 and South Kent Des Moines Road before transitioning to the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry, which makes up the longest stretch of the drive at 4.8 miles. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this is an economical option for exploring the Pacific Coast region. You won't encounter many designated stops on this particular drive, making it a straightforward transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry | 4.8 mi | 29m |
| WA 509 | 3 mi | 3m |
| South Kent Des Moines Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 106th Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| South 188th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Route 509 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Ambaum Boulevard Southwest | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 128th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
— 4.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Southworth, 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
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 5
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on WA 509
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 509
12
At end of road, turn right onto 24th Avenue South
511 ft
·
12 sec
·
24th Avenue South
13
Continue on 26th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
26th Avenue South
14
Continue on 28th Avenue South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Avenue South
15
Turn left onto South 188th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 188th Street
16
Continue on Des Moines Memorial Drive South
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Des Moines Memorial Drive South
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
18
Continue on WA 509
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 509
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward South 128th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto South 128th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South 128th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on Southwest 128th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 128th Street
22
Turn right onto Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
Use the right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
24
Continue on 16th Avenue Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Avenue Southwest
25
Turn left onto Southwest 107th Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Southwest 107th Street
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on Southwest 107th Way
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest 107th Way
27
Continue on Southwest 106th Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 106th Street
28
At end of road, turn right onto Marine View Drive Southwest
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Marine View Drive Southwest
29
Continue on 45th Avenue Southwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
45th Avenue Southwest
30
Continue on Southwest Director Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Southwest Director Street
31
Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
32
Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
33
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Barton Street
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Barton Street
34
Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
35
Turn straight onto WA 160
4.8 mi
·
29 min
·
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
36
Continue on WA 160
0.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southworth Ferry
37
Turn left
35 ft
·
2 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward South 128th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South 128th Street
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South 128th Street
Turn left onto South 128th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
Turn right onto Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Southwest 107th Street
Turn left onto Southwest 107th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.25 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Southworth, WA
Late night in Southworth on Sunday
Local time
12:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 20% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 4.8 miles while on the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry. The initial part of the drive will involve navigating local roads like WA 509 and South Kent Des Moines Road, which can mean more frequent turns and varying traffic conditions. As you approach the ferry, the character shifts to a more water-focused experience, offering a different kind of engagement for the driver.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.1 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (South 128th Street): 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 1h 5m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry. 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 Southworth, 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 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (South 128th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southworth, 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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