How far is Esperance, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Esperance, WA to Kent, WA is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Esperance and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esperance and Kent.
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Start on Edmonds Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Edmonds Way
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Turn straight onto North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
2133 ft · 49 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Continue on Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
2177 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle
2633 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Renton
1740 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
2161 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
2033 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
1460 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue North
1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North
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Turn right onto East Gowe Street
930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Esperance and Kent.
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.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Esperance 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 Esperance to Kent?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Esperance and 17.3 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Esperance and Chance Light Rain near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Esperance and Kent. Straight-line distance: 28.75 mi (46.27 km).
#1 Esperance
Esperance is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7889900, -122.3554100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.98 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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