How far is Forks, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Forks, WA to Kent, WA is about 179 miles (288.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forks and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forks and Kent.
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Start on South Forks Avenue
55.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South Forks Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Lauridsen Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Lauridsen Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Race Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Race Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
35.9 mi · 54 min · East 1st Street
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Take the exit right
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104
700 ft · 10 sec · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104
31 m · 1 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104
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Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge
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Take the exit slight right
617 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
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Continue on West State Route 16
915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16
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Continue on State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
988 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
2850 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
1449 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto West Willis Street
1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South
73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn right onto West Gowe Street
643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
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Turn left 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 Forks and Kent.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Forks Avenue
Start on South Forks Avenue
55.4 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Forks 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 Forks to Kent?
The road trip is about 179 miles (288.1 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Port Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Forks and 89.6 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.5 miles (173 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Forks and Partly Sunny near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Port Townsend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Townsend.
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Edmonds station
Skagit Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forks and Kent. Straight-line distance: 107.52 mi (173.04 km).
#1 Forks
City in Clallam County, Washington
| Population | 3,914 |
| Coordinates | 47.9503600, -124.3854900 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $33.07 | $66.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.18 | $70.37 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.47 | $72.95 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.55 | $69.10 |
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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