How far is Kent, WA from Belfair, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Belfair, WA is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 01h 13m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Belfair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Belfair.
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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
1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street
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Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn
1623 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mullenix Road
1728 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road
2057 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Mullenix Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Lider Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Lider Road
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Continue on Southwest Lider Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Lider Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenwood Road Southwest
1885 ft · 40 sec · Glenwood Road Southwest
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Turn straight onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Lake Flora Road
8 m · 1 sec · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3 Southwest
3078 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 3 Southwest
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Continue on Northeast State Route 3
1265 ft · 21 sec · Northeast State Route 3
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast State Route 3
38 m · 2 sec · Northeast State Route 3
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast State Route 3
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast State Route 3
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast State Route 3
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Belfair.
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.
WA 16 West
Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Kent and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belfair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Belfair?
The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Ruston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Kent and 25.6 miles from Belfair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 4:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kent and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belfair.
Stop Ideas Near Ruston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
City of Puyallup
Tacoma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ruston.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Belfair. Straight-line distance: 28.12 mi (45.25 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 Belfair
Belfair is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4506500, -122.8273700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belfair (-122.82737, 47.45065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
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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