How far is Airway Heights, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Airway Heights, WA to Kent, WA is about 274 miles (441 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.04 mi
04h 27m
Flight
217.34 mi
349.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.34 mi
Kilometers
349.78 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.04 mi
Kilometers
441.02 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sat, May 30, 8:09 AM PDT
Return by in Airway Heights
Sat, May 30, 12:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Airway Heights
2026-05-30T03:42
Arrive Kent
Sat, May 30, 8:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Airway Heights
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Airway Heights
137.1 mi
02h 13m
To Kent
136.9 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Airway Heights and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Airway Heights and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on West 12th Avenue

    13 m · 6 sec · West 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street

    656 ft · 28 sec · South Lundstrom Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Sunset Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    2599 ft · 53 sec · West Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Hayford Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Hayford Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Geiger Boulevard

    814 ft · 16 sec · West Geiger Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Aero Road

    62 m · 5 sec · West Aero Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road

    139 m · 9 sec · West Aero Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 90 West: Seattle

    6 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto I 90 West: Seattle

    1319 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 18

    15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on East Smith Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Titus Street

    1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Airway Heights and Kent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
247 mi · 90%
State Route 18
15.8 mi · 6%
South Hayford Road
3.37 mi · 1%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.81 mi · 1%
West Sunset Highway
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

195 mi · 03h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
217.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 13m from Airway Heights
Leave By
8:06 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Airway Heights and Partly Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Airway Heights to Kent?

The road trip is about 274 miles (441 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Airway Heights and 136.9 miles from Kent.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.60 one way or $101.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Airway Heights and Partly Sunny near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near George

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Airway Heights and Kent. Straight-line distance: 217.34 mi (349.78 km).

Airway Heights

#1 Airway Heights

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population9,618
Coordinates47.6446100, -117.5932700
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: West 12th Avenue (-117.593274, 47.644669)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.6 L · about $50.60
Round trip
$101.21
19.34 gal · 73.2 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $50.60 $101.21
Mid-grade $5.57 $53.83 $107.67
Premium $5.77 $55.81 $111.61
Diesel $5.47 $52.87 $105.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Airway Heights and Kent. The current time is 03:42:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.