How far is Kent, WA from Alderton, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Alderton, WA is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
16.85 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.61 mi
23.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.61 mi
Kilometers
23.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.85 mi
Kilometers
27.12 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alderton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:48 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Wed, Apr 15, 12:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-14T23:25
Arrive Alderton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kent
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
Pacific
WA

Human settlement in Washington, United States of America

From Kent
8.5 mi
00h 11m
To Alderton
8.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
49°F
This Afternoon

Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 PM PDT
Wind
13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

    3042 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 162 East: Valley Avenue, Orting

    1009 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Orting Highway East

    2213 ft · 58 sec · Orting Highway East

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 162

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 162

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 162

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
12.3 mi · 73%
WA 410 East
1.85 mi · 11%
State Route 162
1.11 mi · 7%
Orting Highway East
0.42 mi · 2%
West Willis Street
0.37 mi · 2%
WA 167 South
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

12.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pacific
00h 11m from Kent
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Kent and Rain near Alderton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Pacific is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Kent and 8.5 miles from Alderton.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pacific

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 Pacific and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.4 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 12.9 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 3.1 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 12.9 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 Pacific.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

13 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

22 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

38 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

40 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Alderton. Straight-line distance: 14.61 mi (23.51 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alderton

Alderton is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.1695500, -122.2292800
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Alderton (-122.22928, 47.16955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.17
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.09 $6.17
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.28 $6.57
Premium $5.77 $3.40 $6.81
Diesel $5.47 $3.23 $6.45

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Alderton. The current time is 23:25:05.

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.