How far is East Port Orchard, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from East Port Orchard, WA to Kent, WA is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
44.09 mi
00h 53m
Flight
20.69 mi
33.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.69 mi
Kilometers
33.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.09 mi
Kilometers
70.96 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM PDT
Return by in East Port Orchard
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Port Orchard
2026-04-19T02:02
Arrive Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Port Orchard
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
Fircrest
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From East Port Orchard
22 mi
00h 26m
To Kent
22.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Port Orchard and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Port Orchard and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on McKinley Place Southeast

    25 m · 7 sec · McKinley Place Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue Southeast

    113 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hoover Avenue Southeast

    1177 ft · 35 sec · Hoover Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast Lund Avenue

    1391 ft · 41 sec · Southeast Lund Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Tacoma

    1606 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.4 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

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

    988 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

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

    2850 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1449 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Willis Street

    1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street

  20. 20

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

    73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

    984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Port Orchard 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 East
23.6 mi · 54%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 19%
Valley Freeway
4.78 mi · 11%
State Route 18
2.42 mi · 5%
Bethel Road Southeast
1.01 mi · 2%
Southeast Sedgwick Road
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 East

Merge slight left

22.4 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fircrest
00h 26m from East Port Orchard
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving East Port Orchard 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 East Port Orchard to Kent?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Fircrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from East Port Orchard and 22.1 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 4:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.16 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around East Port Orchard and Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Fircrest

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 Fircrest and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 3.5 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.8 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
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Fircrest
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 14.3 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 Fircrest.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

7 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

32 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

35 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

42 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Port Orchard and Kent. Straight-line distance: 20.69 mi (33.3 km).

East Port Orchard

#1 East Port Orchard

Census designated place

Population5,919
Coordinates47.5234300, -122.6243000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinley Place Southeast (-122.6243, 47.523351)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $8.16
Round trip
$16.33
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.16 $16.33
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.68 $17.37
Premium $5.77 $9.00 $18.01
Diesel $5.47 $8.53 $17.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Port Orchard and Kent. The current time is 02:02:07.

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.