How far is Kent, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
107.62 mi
01h 51m
Flight
95.97 mi
154.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.97 mi
Kilometers
154.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.62 mi
Kilometers
173.2 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-22T19:10
Arrive Bellingham
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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 Marysville
WA

Census designated place

From Kent
53.7 mi
00h 55m
To Bellingham
53.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Bay Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
70.8 mi · 66%
I 405 North
27.7 mi · 26%
Valley Freeway
5.94 mi · 6%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi
Dupont Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

70.2 mi · 01h 23m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Marysville
00h 55m from Kent
Leave By
2:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Kent and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Kent and 53.9 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.89 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kent and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near North Marysville

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

14 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Stanwood station

22 mi away
27111 Florence Way
BUS

Monroe, Washington

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

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

30 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 95.97 mi (154.45 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.38 L · about $19.89
Round trip
$39.77
7.6 gal · 28.76 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $19.89 $39.77
Mid-grade $5.57 $21.15 $42.31
Premium $5.77 $21.93 $43.86
Diesel $5.47 $20.77 $41.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Bellingham. The current time is 19:10:55.

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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.