How far is Kent, WA from Arlington Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Arlington Heights, WA is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
71.03 mi
01h 35m
Flight
57.3 mi
92.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.3 mi
Kilometers
92.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.03 mi
Kilometers
114.31 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 12:56 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Wed, Apr 15, 2:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-14T23:20
Arrive Arlington Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 12:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Martha Lake
WA

Census designated place

From Kent
35.5 mi
00h 47m
To Arlington Heights
35.5 mi
00h 47m

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
50°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Arlington Heights.

  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

    1273 ft · 32 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Renton

    2343 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington

    940 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 530 Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 530 Northeast

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    1650 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    29 m · 3 sec · West Division Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    599 ft · 18 sec · West Division Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Division Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    919 ft · 27 sec · East Division Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Manhattan Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Burke Avenue

    158 m · 18 sec · East Burke Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Talcott Street

    629 ft · 13 sec · Talcott Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Route 530 Northeast

    1607 ft · 34 sec · State Route 530 Northeast

  28. 28

    Continue on Oso Slide Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Oso Slide Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 115th Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 115th Avenue Northeast

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 228th Street Northeast

    3144 ft · 1 min · 228th Street Northeast

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 228th Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
27.7 mi · 39%
I 5 North
26.2 mi · 37%
Valley Freeway
5.94 mi · 8%
State Highway 530 Northeast
3.83 mi · 5%
Oso Slide Memorial Highway
2.55 mi · 4%
115th Avenue Northeast
2.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
57.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martha Lake
00h 47m from Kent
Leave By
3:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Kent and Light Rain near Arlington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Martha Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Kent and 35.5 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.13 one way or $26.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Martha Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Martha Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Martha Lake.

RAIL

Edmonds station

12 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

14 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

20 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

20 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 57.3 mi (92.21 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 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2020500, -122.0620800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Arlington Heights (-122.06208, 48.20205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $13.13
Round trip
$26.27
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.13 $26.27
Mid-grade $5.57 $13.97 $27.95
Premium $5.77 $14.49 $28.97
Diesel $5.47 $13.72 $27.44

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 Arlington Heights. The current time is 23:20:51.

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.