How far is Kent, WA from Arlington, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Arlington, WA is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
65.05 mi
01h 24m
Flight
56.73 mi
91.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.73 mi
Kilometers
91.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.05 mi
Kilometers
104.68 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 10:17 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Fri, Apr 17, 11:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-17T20:53
Arrive Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 10:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
North Creek
WA

Census-designated place in Warren County, New York

From Kent
32.5 mi
00h 42m
To Arlington
32.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 toward the route

    38 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
27.7 mi · 43%
I 5 North
26.2 mi · 40%
Valley Freeway
5.94 mi · 9%
State Highway 530 Northeast
3.83 mi · 6%
WA 167 North
0.44 mi · 1%
West Willis Street
0.24 mi
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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Creek
00h 42m from Kent
Leave By
3:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kent and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

North Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Kent and 32.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kent and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near North Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Creek, 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 North Creek.

RAIL

Edmonds station

15 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

16 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

16 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
RAIL

Everett Station

18 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 56.73 mi (91.3 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Arlington

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population21,068
Coordinates48.1987100, -122.1251400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Arlington (-122.12514, 48.19871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.69 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.07
4.6 gal · 17.38 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $12.04 $24.07
Mid-grade $5.57 $12.80 $25.61
Premium $5.77 $13.27 $26.55
Diesel $5.47 $12.57 $25.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Arlington. The current time is 20:53:30.

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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.