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

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, WA to Kent, WA is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
71.72 mi
01h 25m
Flight
57.3 mi
92.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.3 mi
Kilometers
92.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.72 mi
Kilometers
115.42 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Wed, Apr 15, 2:28 AM PDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 3:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-04-15T01:02
Arrive Kent
Wed, Apr 15, 2:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington Heights
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
Martha Lake
WA

Census designated place

From Arlington Heights
35.3 mi
00h 42m
To Kent
36.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 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 Arlington Heights and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 228th Street Northeast

    3144 ft · 1 min · 228th Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 115th Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 115th Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oso Slide Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Oso Slide Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 530 Northeast

    1607 ft · 34 sec · State Route 530 Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Talcott Street

    629 ft · 13 sec · Talcott Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Burke Avenue

    158 m · 23 sec · East Burke Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue

    598 ft · 21 sec · Manhattan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Division Street

    918 ft · 25 sec · East Division Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street

    18 m · 2 sec · East Division Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    595 ft · 18 sec · East Division Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Division Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    105 m · 11 sec · West Division Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    13 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1661 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    18 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    25.8 mi · 32 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue

    1460 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Central Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Gowe Street

    930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington 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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
27.6 mi · 39%
I 5 South
25.6 mi · 36%
Valley Freeway
4.63 mi · 6%
West Division Street
3.97 mi · 6%
Oso Slide Memorial Highway
2.55 mi · 4%
115th Avenue Northeast
2.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Keep slight right

25.8 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
57.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martha Lake
00h 42m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
3:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights to Kent?

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Martha Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Arlington Heights and 36.4 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Martha Lake

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

12 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

14 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

20 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

20 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Kent. Straight-line distance: 57.3 mi (92.21 km).

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#1 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2020500, -122.0620800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: 228th Street Northeast (-122.062078, 48.201952)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.48
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.24 $26.48
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $5.77 $14.60 $29.20
Diesel $5.47 $13.83 $27.66

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 Arlington Heights and Kent. The current time is 01:02:45.

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.