How far is Enumclaw, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Enumclaw, WA to Kent, WA is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
21.37 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.7 mi
26.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.7 mi
Kilometers
26.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.37 mi
Kilometers
34.39 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 AM PDT
Return by in Enumclaw
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enumclaw
2026-04-19T03:06
Arrive Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Enumclaw
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
Lea Hill
WA

Census designated place

From Enumclaw
10.7 mi
00h 16m
To Kent
10.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
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 Enumclaw and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    92 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Initial Avenue

    686 ft · 25 sec · Initial Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Street

    79 m · 14 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Griffin Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Griffin Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast 436th Way

    3222 ft · 1 min · Southeast 436th Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast 436th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 436th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Auburn Way South

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Auburn Way South

  9. 9

    Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Auburn Way South

    1.4 km · 2 min · Auburn Way South

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Auburn Way South

    30 m · 2 sec · Auburn Way South

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Auburn Way South

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Auburn Way South

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward WA 18 West

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    3190 ft · 45 sec · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

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

    3177 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.5 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 Enumclaw 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
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Way South
6.1 mi · 29%
Valley Freeway
4.51 mi · 21%
Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
3.87 mi · 18%
Southeast 436th Street
2.63 mi · 12%
Griffin Avenue
0.94 mi · 4%
Southeast 436th Way
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

4.51 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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lea Hill
00h 16m from Enumclaw
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Enumclaw 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 Enumclaw to Kent?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Lea Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Enumclaw and 10.7 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Enumclaw and Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Lea Hill

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 Lea Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 13.1 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
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.8 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
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lea Hill.

RAIL

Tukwila station

16 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

20 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

32 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

34 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enumclaw and Kent. Straight-line distance: 16.7 mi (26.88 km).

Enumclaw

#1 Enumclaw

City in Washington state, USA

Population12,548
Coordinates47.2042700, -121.9915000
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-121.991556, 47.204215)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.85
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.92 $7.85
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.18 $8.35
Premium $5.77 $4.33 $8.66
Diesel $5.47 $4.10 $8.20

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 Enumclaw and Kent. The current time is 03:06:22.

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.