How far is Frederickson, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Frederickson, WA to Kent, WA is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
24.87 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.51 mi
33.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.51 mi
Kilometers
33.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.87 mi
Kilometers
40.02 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM PDT
Return by in Frederickson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederickson
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
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 Frederickson
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
Sumner
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

From Frederickson
12.4 mi
00h 17m
To Kent
12.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    32 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    140 m · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 176th Street East

    601 ft · 12 sec · 176th Street East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Canyon Road East

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Canyon Road East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East: Puyallup

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    13 mi · 16 min · Valley Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1449 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Willis Street

    1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street

  12. 12

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

    73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

    984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederickson 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
13 mi · 52%
WA 512 East
5.85 mi · 24%
Canyon Road East
4.24 mi · 17%
WA 167 North
0.64 mi · 3%
WA 516
0.27 mi · 1%
West Willis Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

13 mi · 00h 16m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumner
00h 17m from Frederickson
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frederickson and Mostly Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Frederickson and 12.4 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 $4.61 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frederickson and Mostly Sunny near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Sumner

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 Sumner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 9.6 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.8 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 Covington
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sumner.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

14 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

45 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

46 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederickson and Kent. Straight-line distance: 20.51 mi (33.01 km).

Frederickson

#1 Frederickson

Census designated place

Population18,719
Coordinates47.0962100, -122.3587300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.35872, 47.096101)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $4.61
Round trip
$9.21
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.61 $9.21
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.90 $9.80
Premium $5.77 $5.08 $10.16
Diesel $5.47 $4.81 $9.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederickson and Kent. The current time is 00:07:29.

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.