How far is Kent, WA from Bonney Lake, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Bonney Lake, WA is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.39 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.27 mi
22.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.27 mi
Kilometers
22.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.39 mi
Kilometers
29.59 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonney Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 1:42 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Mon, Jun 1, 2:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-06-01T13:17
Arrive Bonney Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 1:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kent
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pacific
WA

Human settlement in Washington, United States of America

From Kent
9.2 mi
00h 12m
To Bonney Lake
9.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Bonney Lake.

  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

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

    3042 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive East

    85 m · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive East

  11. 11

    Turn right

    14 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
12.3 mi · 67%
WA 410 East
5.02 mi · 27%
West Willis Street
0.37 mi · 2%
WA 167 South
0.31 mi · 2%
4th Avenue South
0.16 mi · 1%
West Gowe Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

12.3 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pacific
00h 12m from Kent
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Bonney Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Bonney Lake?

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pacific is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Kent and 9.2 miles from Bonney Lake.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Bonney Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Pacific

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 Pacific and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.4 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 13.6 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.8 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

13 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

22 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

38 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

40 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Bonney Lake. Straight-line distance: 14.27 mi (22.96 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Bonney Lake

#2 Bonney Lake

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population22,572
Coordinates47.1770500, -122.1865100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Bonney Lake (-122.18651, 47.17705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $3.40
Round trip
$6.80
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.40 $6.80
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.62 $7.24
Premium $5.77 $3.75 $7.50
Diesel $5.47 $3.55 $7.11

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Bonney Lake. The current time is 13:17:04.

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.