How far is Amboy, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Amboy, WA to Kent, WA is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.53 mi
02h 36m
Flight
102.12 mi
164.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.12 mi
Kilometers
164.34 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.53 mi
Kilometers
240.64 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Wed, Apr 15, 3:35 AM PDT
Return by in Amboy
Wed, Apr 15, 6:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amboy
2026-04-15T00:59
Arrive Kent
Wed, Apr 15, 3:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amboy
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Amboy
73.3 mi
01h 18m
To Kent
76.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amboy and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Amboy Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Northeast Amboy Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 221st Avenue

    2559 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 221st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Cedar Creek Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Northeast Cedar Creek Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast Hayes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hayes Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Hayes Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Northwest Hayes Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East CC Street

    1033 ft · 38 sec · East CC Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis River Road

    38 m · 7 sec · Lewis River Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

    988 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

    2850 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street

    1449 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Willis Street

    1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South

    73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

    984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic Avenue
121 mi · 81%
Northeast Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi · 7%
Valley Freeway
4.78 mi · 3%
Northwest Hayes Road
4.08 mi · 3%
State Route 18
2.42 mi · 2%
Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atlantic Avenue

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
102.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 18m from Amboy
Leave By
1:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Amboy and Light Rain Likely near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amboy to Kent?

The road trip is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Amboy and 76.2 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.63 one way or $55.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Amboy and Light Rain Likely near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chehalis, 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 Chehalis.

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amboy and Kent. Straight-line distance: 102.12 mi (164.34 km).

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#1 Amboy

Amboy is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.9101100, -122.4464900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast Amboy Road (-122.446619, 45.910077)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.97 L · about $27.63
Round trip
$55.26
10.56 gal · 39.94 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.63 $55.26
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.39 $58.79
Premium $5.77 $30.47 $60.94
Diesel $5.47 $28.87 $57.73

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amboy and Kent. The current time is 00:59:21.

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.