How far is Kent, WA from Ames Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Ames Lake, WA is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Ames Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Ames Lake.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 4 sec · 2nd 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 4th Avenue South
829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Willis Street
1273 ft · 32 sec · West Willis Street
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Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Renton
2343 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
2458 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 124th Avenue Northeast
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 202: Redmond Way
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Redmond Way
1.4 km · 2 min · Redmond Way
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Continue on Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Ames Lake Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northeast Ames Lake Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Quail Creek Drive
1512 ft · 1 min · Northeast Quail Creek Drive
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Turn left onto Quail Creek Way Northeast
86 m · 14 sec · Quail Creek Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 26th Street
73 m · 16 sec · Northeast 26th Street
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Turn left onto 279th Court Northeast
76 m · 11 sec · 279th Court Northeast
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Turn slight left
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Ames Lake.
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.
I 405 North
Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Ames Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Ames Lake?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Beaux Arts Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Kent and 16.7 miles from Ames Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Kent and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Ames Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Beaux Arts Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaux Arts Village.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Ames Lake. Straight-line distance: 21.45 mi (34.52 km).
#1 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ames Lake
Census designated place in Washington, United States
| Population | 1,486 |
| Coordinates | 47.6328800, -121.9662300 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ames Lake (-121.96623, 47.63288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
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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