How far is Kent, WA from Bunk Foss, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Bunk Foss, WA is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
44.86 mi
01h 04m
Flight
40.66 mi
65.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.66 mi
Kilometers
65.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.86 mi
Kilometers
72.19 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bunk Foss
Thu, Oct 15, 6:31 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Oct 15, 7:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-10-15T17:27
Arrive Bunk Foss
Thu, Oct 15, 6:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Kirkland
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Kent
22.4 mi
00h 32m
To Bunk Foss
22.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Bunk Foss.

  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

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

    1428 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    25 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bunk Foss Road

    2040 ft · 56 sec · Bunk Foss Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 103rd Avenue Southeast

    1 km · 3 min · 103rd Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 38th Place Southeast

    83 m · 12 sec · 38th Place Southeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 38th Place Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
20.5 mi · 46%
State Route 9
12.4 mi · 28%
Valley Freeway
5.94 mi · 13%
WA 522 East
2.63 mi · 6%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 2%
103rd Avenue Southeast
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkland
00h 32m from Kent
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kent and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bunk Foss.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Bunk Foss?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Kirkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Kent and 22.4 miles from Bunk Foss.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.59 one way or $17.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kent and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bunk Foss.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkland

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 Kirkland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

13 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

13 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Edmonds station

19 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Tukwila station

25 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Bunk Foss. Straight-line distance: 40.66 mi (65.43 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 Bunk Foss

This unincorporated community is situated in the Cascade Mountains of Snohomish County, Washington.

Population0
Coordinates47.9617100, -122.0944100
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Bunk Foss (-122.09441, 47.96171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $8.59
Round trip
$17.17
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $8.59 $17.17
Mid-grade $5.72 $9.04 $18.07
Premium $5.98 $9.44 $18.89
Diesel $7.29 $11.52 $23.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Bunk Foss. The current time is 17:27:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.