How far is Kenmore, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Kenmore, WA to Kent, WA is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
32.37 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.01 mi
41.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.01 mi
Kilometers
41.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.37 mi
Kilometers
52.09 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM PDT
Return by in Kenmore
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenmore
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Kent
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kenmore
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
Newport
WA

City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington

From Kenmore
15.7 mi
00h 20m
To Kent
16.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Bothell Way

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Northeast Bothell Way

  2. 2

    Continue on Bothell Way Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bothell Way Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodinville Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodinville Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Bellevue, Renton, Everett

    2021 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    20.4 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue

    1460 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Gowe Street

    930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenmore 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
4.63 mi · 14%
Northeast Bothell Way
1.62 mi · 5%
Central Avenue North
1.31 mi · 4%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 3%
Woodinville Drive
0.94 mi · 3%
Bothell Way Northeast
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

20.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 20m from Kenmore
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Kenmore and Light Rain Likely near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Kenmore and 16.7 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kenmore and Light Rain Likely near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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 Newport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.7 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

King Street Station

12 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

13 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

14 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

31 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenmore and Kent. Straight-line distance: 26.01 mi (41.86 km).

Kenmore

#1 Kenmore

City in Washington

Population23,062
Coordinates47.7573200, -122.2440100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Bothell Way Northeast (-122.24398, 47.757403)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $5.77 $6.58 $13.16
Diesel $5.47 $6.23 $12.46

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 Kenmore and Kent. The current time is 22:52:31.

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.