How far is Kent, WA from Lynnwood, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Lynnwood, WA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.11 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.63 mi
49.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.63 mi
Kilometers
49.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.11 mi
Kilometers
58.12 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynnwood
Thu, Apr 30, 9:59 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Apr 30, 10:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-30T09:10
Arrive Lynnwood
Thu, Apr 30, 9:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seattle
WA

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

From Kent
18 mi
00h 24m
To Lynnwood
18.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2322 ft · 58 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Kent Des Moines Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Kent Des Moines Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1146 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1972 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 220th Street Southwest

    1684 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · 220th Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kent Des Moines Road
32.5 mi · 90%
Pacific Highway
1.67 mi · 5%
220th Street Southwest
1.16 mi · 3%
West Willis Street
0.44 mi · 1%
4th Avenue South
0.16 mi
West Gowe Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

South Kent Des Moines Road

Merge slight left

29.3 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seattle
00h 24m from Kent
Leave By
4:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Partly Sunny near Lynnwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Kent and 18.1 miles from Lynnwood.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Partly Sunny near Lynnwood.

Stop Ideas Near Seattle

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 Seattle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.2 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.

RAIL

King Street Station

1 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

2 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Lynnwood. Straight-line distance: 30.63 mi (49.29 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Lynnwood

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population39,042
Coordinates47.8209300, -122.3151300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Lynnwood (-122.31513, 47.82093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.29
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.65 $13.29
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.07 $14.14
Premium $5.77 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $5.47 $6.94 $13.89

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Lynnwood. The current time is 09:10:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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