Origin
Klahanie, WA
Morning in Klahanie on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Klahanie, WA to Kent, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 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
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Klahanie, WA
Alok Sharma
Trip Overview
This 25.5-mile journey from Klahanie, WA to Kent, WA is a quick, straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 38 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. The route is primarily highway-focused, with a significant 74% of the drive on major freeways like I-405, I-90, and the Valley Freeway. Expect a modest fuel cost of around $5 for this short distance. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| I 90 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Valley Freeway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Central Avenue North | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Klahanie Drive Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 249th Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Gowe Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 7.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Klahanie, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on 249th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
249th Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto Klahanie Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Klahanie Drive Southeast
3
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
4
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
6
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
8
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 405
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto WA 167
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Central Avenue North
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Avenue North
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto East Gowe Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Gowe Street
21
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
22
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 9.6 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 405 South: Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
8
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
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 2
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue Sou...
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
7
23.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.34 one way
$10.67 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Kent, WA
Morning in Kent on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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
38m 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?
Get ready for a highway-intensive experience on this route, with 74% of the drive featuring freeway travel. You'll spend a good portion of your time on major arteries, including a continuous stretch of 7.6 miles on I-405. While the majority is fast-paced, the overall profile is that of a highway-focused drive, meaning you're likely to encounter consistent traffic flow and limited opportunities for spontaneous roadside exploration. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over scenic detours.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 19 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Klahanie, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Everett, Rainier Avenue South and 84Th Avenue South.
Everett
9.6 mi in
|
~15m
Rainier Avenue South
18.1 mi in
|
~26m
84Th Avenue South
23.7 mi in
|
~34m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 38m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 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 Kent, 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 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Kent, 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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