How far is Arlington, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Arlington, WA to Kent, WA is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
65.7 mi
01h 13m
Flight
56.73 mi
91.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.73 mi
Kilometers
91.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.7 mi
Kilometers
105.73 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sat, May 30, 7:11 AM PDT
Return by in Arlington
Sat, May 30, 8:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-30T05:58
Arrive Kent
Sat, May 30, 7:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
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
Alderwood Manor
WA

Census designated place

From Arlington
32.3 mi
00h 36m
To Kent
33.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW
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 Arlington and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    595 ft · 18 sec · East Division Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Division Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    105 m · 11 sec · West Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    13 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1661 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    18 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    25.8 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

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

    2523 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1460 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Central Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Gowe Street

    930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
27.6 mi · 42%
I 5 South
25.6 mi · 39%
Valley Freeway
4.63 mi · 7%
West Division Street
3.97 mi · 6%
Central Avenue North
1.31 mi · 2%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 1%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alderwood Manor
00h 36m from Arlington
Leave By
4:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Arlington 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 Arlington to Kent?

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Alderwood Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Arlington and 33.4 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Alderwood Manor

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

8 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

18 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

24 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

24 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Kent. Straight-line distance: 56.73 mi (91.3 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population21,068
Coordinates48.1987100, -122.1251400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.125146, 48.198731)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.28
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $12.14 $24.28
Mid-grade $5.57 $12.92 $25.83
Premium $5.77 $13.39 $26.78
Diesel $5.47 $12.68 $25.37

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 Arlington and Kent. The current time is 05:58:41.

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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.