How far is Fairwood, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Fairwood, WA to Kent, WA is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.39 mi
04h 49m
Flight
226.09 mi
363.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.09 mi
Kilometers
363.86 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.39 mi
Kilometers
459.29 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Fri, Apr 17, 11:24 AM PDT
Return by in Fairwood
Fri, Apr 17, 4:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairwood
2026-04-17T06:34
Arrive Kent
Fri, Apr 17, 11:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairwood
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Fairwood
143.1 mi
02h 24m
To Kent
142.3 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    116 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bellwood Drive

    674 ft · 31 sec · West Bellwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Hastings Road

    3272 ft · 1 min · West Hastings Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    7.6 mi · 17 min · North Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Browne Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · North Browne Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 18

    15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on East Smith Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Titus Street

    1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Browne Street
255 mi · 90%
State Route 18
15.8 mi · 6%
North Division Street
7.64 mi · 3%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.81 mi · 1%
Canyon Drive
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

North Browne Street

Keep slight left

195 mi · 03h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
226.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 24m from Fairwood
Leave By
7:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairwood 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 Fairwood to Kent?

The road trip is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km) and usually takes 04h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.1 miles from Fairwood and 142.3 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.70 one way or $105.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairwood and Kent. Straight-line distance: 226.09 mi (363.86 km).

Fairwood

#1 Fairwood

Census designated place in King County, Washington

Population7,905
Coordinates47.7668400, -117.4174400
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.417445, 47.766761)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.07 gal
38.12 L · about $52.70
Round trip
$105.39
20.14 gal · 76.24 L
Estimated CO2
89.5 kg one way
Round trip: 179 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.70 $105.39
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.06 $112.12
Premium $5.77 $58.11 $116.23
Diesel $5.47 $55.05 $110.11

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairwood and Kent. The current time is 06:34:51.

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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.