How far is Boulevard Park, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Boulevard Park, WA to Kent, WA is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.22 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.38 mi
13.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.38 mi
Kilometers
13.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.22 mi
Kilometers
21.27 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sun, Apr 12, 7:45 PM PDT
Return by in Boulevard Park
Sun, Apr 12, 8:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boulevard Park
2026-04-12T19:24
Arrive Kent
Sun, Apr 12, 7:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boulevard Park
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Renton
WA

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Boulevard Park
6.5 mi
00h 10m
To Kent
6.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boulevard Park and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Avenue South

    81 m · 15 sec · 14th Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 128th Street

    948 ft · 26 sec · South 128th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Des Moines Memorial Drive South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1476 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Renton

    1576 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn

    2033 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Valley Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1460 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Central Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Gowe Street

    930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
4.4 mi · 33%
Des Moines Memorial Drive South
4.08 mi · 31%
I 405 North
1.76 mi · 13%
Central Avenue North
1.31 mi · 10%
WA 167 South
0.79 mi · 6%
84th Avenue South
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

4.4 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Renton
00h 10m from Boulevard Park
Leave By
7:48 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Boulevard Park and Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boulevard Park to Kent?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Boulevard Park and 6.7 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Boulevard Park and Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Renton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Renton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 11 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

3 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

18 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boulevard Park and Kent. Straight-line distance: 8.38 mi (13.48 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Boulevard Park

Boulevard Park is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4892700, -122.3151200
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: 14th Avenue South (-122.315411, 47.489272)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.77 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.92
0.94 gal · 3.54 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.46 $4.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.62 $5.23
Premium $5.77 $2.71 $5.42
Diesel $5.47 $2.57 $5.14

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Boulevard Park and Kent. The current time is 19:24:41.

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.