How far is Fircrest, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Fircrest, WA to Kent, WA is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
21.92 mi
00h 29m
Flight
16.4 mi
26.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.4 mi
Kilometers
26.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.92 mi
Kilometers
35.28 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Tue, Jun 9, 8:54 PM PDT
Return by in Fircrest
Tue, Jun 9, 9:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fircrest
2026-06-09T20:25
Arrive Kent
Tue, Jun 9, 8:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fircrest
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
Milton
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Fircrest
10.9 mi
00h 14m
To Kent
10.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alameda Avenue

    1194 ft · 45 sec · Alameda Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South 19th Street

    844 ft · 27 sec · South 19th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Orchard Street

    853 ft · 28 sec · South Orchard Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Seattle, Portland

    1755 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  13. 13

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

    988 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

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

    2850 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1449 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Willis Street

    1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street

  18. 18

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

    73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

    984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fircrest 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 39%
Valley Freeway
4.78 mi · 22%
WA 16 East
3.17 mi · 14%
State Route 18
2.42 mi · 11%
WA 167 North
0.73 mi · 3%
WA 18 East
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

8.2 mi · 00h 10m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 14m from Fircrest
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fircrest and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fircrest to Kent?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Fircrest and 10.9 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fircrest and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 5.5 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
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.6 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 5.3 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 12.6 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 Milton.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

8 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

24 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

39 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

41 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fircrest and Kent. Straight-line distance: 16.4 mi (26.39 km).

Fircrest

#1 Fircrest

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population6,884
Coordinates47.2395400, -122.5159600
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Alameda Avenue (-122.515913, 47.239529)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.93 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.06
1.54 gal · 5.86 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.03 $8.06
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.29 $8.57
Premium $5.77 $4.44 $8.89
Diesel $5.47 $4.21 $8.42

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Fircrest and Kent. The current time is 20:25:34.

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.