Origin
Prairie Ridge, WA
Morning in Prairie Ridge on Monday
Local time
7:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Ridge, WA to Kent, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie Ridge, WA
Brett Sayles
Kent, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prairie Ridge, WA to Kent, WA covers 21.7 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Valley Freeway, State Route 410 East, South Prairie Road East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on Valley Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| State Route 410 East | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Prairie Road East | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 214th Avenue East | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Elhi Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Willis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 128th Street Court East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 12.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Ridge, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on 211th Avenue Court East
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
211th Avenue Court East
2
At end of road, turn right onto 128th Street Court East
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
128th Street Court East
3
At end of road, turn left onto Ridgewood Drive
315 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ridgewood Drive
4
Continue on 214th Avenue East
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
214th Avenue East
5
Turn left onto South Prairie Road East
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Prairie Road East
6
Turn left onto WA 410
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Elhi Hill Road
7
Continue on WA 410
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 410 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto WA 167
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto WA 516
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Willis Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
238 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Avenue South
13
Continue on 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
4th Avenue South
14
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Gowe Street
15
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
16
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
128th Street Court East
At end of road, turn right onto 128th Street Court East
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ridgewood Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Ridgewood Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 167 North: Seattle
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
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 WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
WA 516 / West Willis Street
Turn right onto WA 516 / West Willis Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.57 one way
$9.14 round trip
$5.35/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.56 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| premium | $5.76 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
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
Kent, WA
Morning in Kent on Monday
Local time
7:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°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
22 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
33m 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?
21.7 mi in 33m, mostly highway — 12.1 mi of that is on Valley Freeway.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Valley Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and State Route 410 East. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 128th Street Court East.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 21.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (128th Street Court East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Ridgewood Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
657 ft
44 ft
Total Climb
44 ft
Total Descent
654 ft
Highest Point
657 ft
~1.6 mi in
Elevation Range
613 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Prairie Ridge, WA
Full guide →Arriving in Kent, WA
Full guide →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
- • Tahoma National Cemetery — military cemetery in Kent, Washington
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 33m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Valley Freeway. 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 0.1 miles (128th Street Court East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Ridgewood Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and Mount Rainier National 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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