How far is Kent, WA from Aberdeen, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Aberdeen, WA is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.98 mi
02h 04m
Flight
79.36 mi
127.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.36 mi
Kilometers
127.71 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.98 mi
Kilometers
151.24 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Mon, Apr 13, 12:55 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Mon, Apr 13, 2:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-12T22:51
Arrive Aberdeen
Mon, Apr 13, 12:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Olympia
WA

The capital of Washington state.

From Kent
46.9 mi
01h 02m
To Aberdeen
47.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue South

    829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Willis Street

    1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn

    1623 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    29.5 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles

    2448 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Wishkah Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Wishkah Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wishkah Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
37.6 mi · 40%
US 101
27 mi · 29%
Olympic Highway
19 mi · 20%
Valley Freeway
4.44 mi · 5%
East Wishkah Street
1.83 mi · 2%
State Route 18
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

29.5 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olympia
01h 02m from Kent
Leave By
2:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Chance Light Rain near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Olympia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Kent and 47.1 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.37 one way or $34.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kent and Chance Light Rain near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near Olympia

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 Olympia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1.6 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 1.7 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

10 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

36 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

43 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

68 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 79.36 mi (127.71 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA

Population16,827
Coordinates46.9753700, -123.8157200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Aberdeen (-123.81572, 46.97537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.55 L · about $17.37
Round trip
$34.75
6.64 gal · 25.1 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $17.37 $34.75
Mid-grade $5.57 $18.48 $36.96
Premium $5.77 $19.16 $38.32
Diesel $5.47 $18.15 $36.30

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Aberdeen. The current time is 22:51:23.

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.