How far is Kent, WA from Eatonville, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Eatonville, WA is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
40.53 mi
01h 02m
Flight
35.52 mi
57.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.52 mi
Kilometers
57.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.53 mi
Kilometers
65.22 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eatonville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive Eatonville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
South Hill
WA

Town in Virginia

From Kent
20.3 mi
00h 31m
To Eatonville
20.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.9 mi · 16 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 161 South: South Hill, Eatonville

    2343 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 31st Avenue Southwest

    1211 ft · 24 sec · 31st Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on South Meridian

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Meridian

  13. 13

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    4 mi · 8 min · Meridian Avenue East

  14. 14

    Continue on Meridian East

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meridian East

  15. 15

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Meridian Avenue East

  16. 16

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Meridian Avenue East

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Avenue North

    2673 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Mashell Avenue North

    1855 ft · 1 min · Mashell Avenue North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Mashell Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meridian Avenue East
20.1 mi · 50%
Valley Freeway
12.9 mi · 32%
WA 512 West
3.38 mi · 8%
South Meridian
0.94 mi · 2%
Meridian East
0.69 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue North
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

12.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hill
00h 31m from Kent
Leave By
4:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

South Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Kent and 20.3 miles from Eatonville.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Hill

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 South Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 11.3 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.8 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
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

South Hill
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hill.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

36 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

43 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

51 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Eatonville. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.16 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Eatonville

Town of the United States

Population3,026
Coordinates46.8673300, -122.2665000
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Eatonville (-122.2665, 46.86733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.97
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.48 $14.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.96 $15.92
Premium $5.77 $8.25 $16.51
Diesel $5.47 $7.82 $15.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Eatonville. The current time is 01:10:16.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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