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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.19 mi
01h 13m
Flight
28.12 mi
45.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.12 mi
Kilometers
45.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.19 mi
Kilometers
82.38 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belfair
Wed, Apr 15, 5:43 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Wed, Apr 15, 6:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-15T04:30
Arrive Belfair
Wed, Apr 15, 5:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Ruston
WA

City in Washington state

From Kent
25.5 mi
00h 36m
To Belfair
25.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

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.

  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

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Mullenix Road

    1728 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Mullenix Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southeast Lider Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Lider Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest Lider Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Lider Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenwood Road Southwest

    1885 ft · 40 sec · Glenwood Road Southwest

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Lake Flora Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3 Southwest

    3078 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 3 Southwest

  28. 28

    Continue on Northeast State Route 3

    1265 ft · 21 sec · Northeast State Route 3

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast State Route 3

    38 m · 2 sec · Northeast State Route 3

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast State Route 3

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast State Route 3

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
20.5 mi · 40%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 18%
Southwest Lake Flora Road
6.47 mi · 13%
Valley Freeway
4.44 mi · 9%
Northeast State Route 3
1.88 mi · 4%
State Route 18
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruston
00h 36m from Kent
Leave By
4:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ruston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 6.2 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 14.8 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
City of Puyallup
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City of Puyallup

Puyallup , WA
333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Rating 3.3/5 23 reviews City Hall
Tacoma City Hall
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Tacoma City Hall

Tacoma , WA
747 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.7/5 6 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ruston.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

9 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

27 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

36 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

37 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Belfair. Straight-line distance: 28.12 mi (45.25 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 Belfair

Belfair is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4506500, -122.8273700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Belfair (-122.82737, 47.45065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.94
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Belfair. The current time is 04:30:20.

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.