How far is Kent, WA from Lacey, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Lacey, WA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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 58m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Lacey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Lacey.
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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
24.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Way, College Street, Sleater-Kinney Road North
1241 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Martin Way East
722 ft · 19 sec · Martin Way East
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Turn left onto College Street Southeast
1 mi · 3 min · College Street Southeast
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Continue on College Street Southeast
76 m · 6 sec · College Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Lacey.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Keep slight right
24.8 mi · 00h 31m
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 Lacey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Lacey?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Parkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Kent and 21.5 miles from Lacey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Lacey.
Stop Ideas Near Parkland
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 Parkland.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Lacey. Straight-line distance: 36.56 mi (58.83 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 Lacey
The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington.
| Population | 54,178 |
| Coordinates | 47.0342600, -122.8231900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lacey (-122.82319, 47.03426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
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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