How far is Kent, WA from Maple Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Maple Valley, WA is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.63 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.85 mi
14.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.85 mi
Kilometers
14.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.63 mi
Kilometers
17.1 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-23T03:18
Arrive Maple Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kent
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Covington
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Kent
5.3 mi
00h 09m
To Maple Valley
5.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Maple Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 52 sec · West Gowe Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Titus Street

    1075 ft · 36 sec · East Titus Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Smith Street

    602 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    1998 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    624 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast 272nd Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto WA 18 East: North Bend

    2183 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    3.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 169: Southeast 231st Street, Maple Valley

    1525 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast 231st Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Southeast 231st Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    112 m · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    158 m · 17 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right

    24 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    39 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
169.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
3.59 mi · 34%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.14 mi · 20%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.89 mi · 18%
Canyon Drive
0.95 mi · 9%
WA 18 East
0.41 mi · 4%
Southeast 256th Street
0.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 18

Merge slight left onto State Route 18

3.59 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 09m from Kent
Leave By
7:52 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Maple Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Maple Valley?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Kent and 5.3 miles from Maple Valley.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.99 one way or $3.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Maple Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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 Covington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 11.4 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 5.6 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Covington
Meeting point 0.9 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Saloon & Eatery

Enumclaw , WA
35317 314th Way SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Rating 4.5/5 315 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

15 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

26 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

31 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

33 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Maple Valley. Straight-line distance: 8.85 mi (14.25 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Maple Valley

#2 Maple Valley

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population27,544
Coordinates47.3927200, -122.0464100
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Maple Valley (-122.04641, 47.39272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.42 L · about $1.99
Round trip
$3.98
0.76 gal · 2.84 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.99 $3.98
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $5.77 $2.19 $4.39
Diesel $5.47 $2.08 $4.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Maple Valley. The current time is 03:18:07.

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.