How far is Kent, WA from Elk Plain, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Elk Plain, WA is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Elk Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Elk Plain.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn right onto West Gowe Street
643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Willis Street
1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street
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Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn
1623 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
12.9 mi · 16 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canyon Road, Summit
1899 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Canyon Road East
6.3 mi · 12 min · Canyon Road East
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Turn right onto 208th Street East
1.3 km · 2 min · 208th Street East
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Turn left onto Wright Road East
1676 ft · 46 sec · Wright Road East
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Continue on 38th Avenue East
1.2 km · 2 min · 38th Avenue East
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Turn right onto 224th Street East
1.4 km · 2 min · 224th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 224th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Elk Plain.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Elk Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Elk Plain?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Puyallup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Kent and 14.9 miles from Elk Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Elk Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Puyallup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Auburn Business Licenses
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Puyallup.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Elk Plain. Straight-line distance: 23.9 mi (38.46 km).
#1 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk Plain
Census designated place
| Population | 14,205 |
| Coordinates | 47.0531600, -122.3976200 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Plain (-122.39762, 47.05316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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