How far is Kent, WA from Fox Island, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Fox Island, WA is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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 third most populous city in 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 Fox Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Fox Island.
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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
4.4 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive
1782 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Olympic Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Olympic Drive
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Continue on 56th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street
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Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest
1647 ft · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest
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Continue on 40th Street Northwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 40th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest
2617 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Drive Northwest
1 mi · 2 min · Warren Drive Northwest
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Continue on Fox Island Bridge
1952 ft · 48 sec · Fox Island Bridge
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Island Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Island Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fox Drive
2620 ft · 1 min · Fox Drive
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Turn right onto 7th Lane
2060 ft · 2 min · 7th Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Fox Island.
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.
WA 16 West
Merge slight left
7.55 mi · 00h 10m
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 Fox Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Fox Island?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Kent and 17.5 miles from Fox Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Fox Island.
Stop Ideas Near Tacoma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tacoma.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Fox Island. Straight-line distance: 20.52 mi (33.02 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 Fox Island
Census designated place in Washington, United States
| Population | 3,633 |
| Coordinates | 47.2514900, -122.6290200 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fox Island (-122.62902, 47.25149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
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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