How far is Kent, WA from Fall City, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Fall City, WA is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 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
Driving 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.
Census designated place and neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Fall City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Fall City.
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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
1273 ft · 32 sec · West Willis Street
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Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Renton
2343 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Preston, Fall City
1336 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Preston-Fall City Road
890 ft · 22 sec · Preston-Fall City Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast High Point Way
2484 ft · 1 min · Southeast High Point Way
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Continue on Preston Fall City Road Southeast
3.9 mi · 7 min · Preston Fall City Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 43rd Street
96 m · 16 sec · Southeast 43rd Street
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Turn right onto 338th Place Southeast
76 m · 11 sec · 338th Place Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 338th Place Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Fall City.
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.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 00h 14m
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 Clear near Fall City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Fall City?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 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?
Eastgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Kent and 16.5 miles from Fall City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Mostly Clear near Fall City.
Stop Ideas Near Eastgate
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastgate.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Fall City. Straight-line distance: 20.67 mi (33.26 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 Fall City
Census designated place
| Population | 1,993 |
| Coordinates | 47.5673200, -121.8887300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fall City (-121.88873, 47.56732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
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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