How far is Kent, WA from Maplewood, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Maplewood, WA is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.46 mi
00h 56m
Flight
15.14 mi
24.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.14 mi
Kilometers
24.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.46 mi
Kilometers
57.07 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maplewood
Thu, Oct 15, 1:24 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Oct 15, 2:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-10-15T12:28
Arrive Maplewood
Thu, Oct 15, 1:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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

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
Tacoma
WA

The third most populous city in Washington.

From Kent
17.7 mi
00h 28m
To Maplewood
17.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn

    1623 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center

    1783 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Stinson Avenue

    3222 ft · 2 min · Stinson Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stinson Avenue

    19 m · 2 sec · Stinson Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue

    990 ft · 30 sec · Stinson Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harborview Drive

    26 m · 5 sec · Harborview Drive

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Harborview Drive

    1923 ft · 45 sec · Harborview Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on North Harborview Drive

    1760 ft · 39 sec · North Harborview Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Peacock Hill Avenue

    2949 ft · 59 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest

    1172 ft · 23 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest

  27. 27

    Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

    3115 ft · 1 min · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peacock Hill Road Northwest

    24 m · 2 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Peacock Hill Road Northwest

  30. 30

    Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 144th Street Northwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · 144th Street Northwest

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Valley Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 3 min · Crescent Valley Drive Northwest

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Southeast 160th Street

    3199 ft · 2 min · Southeast 160th Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 14th Avenue Northwest

    606 ft · 17 sec · 14th Avenue Northwest

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
9.87 mi · 28%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 26%
Valley Freeway
4.44 mi · 13%
Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
1.94 mi · 5%
State Route 18
1.53 mi · 4%
Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

8.83 mi · 00h 11m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tacoma
00h 28m from Kent
Leave By
4:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kent and Sunny near Maplewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 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 17.7 miles from Kent and 17.8 miles from Maplewood.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 $6.79 one way or $13.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kent and Sunny near Maplewood.

Stop Ideas Near Tacoma

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 Tacoma and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 1.9 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.6 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
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Tacoma
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

2 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

28 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

39 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Maplewood. Straight-line distance: 15.14 mi (24.37 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Maplewood

Located in Pierce County at an approximate elevation of 269 feet, this Washington state community sits near the Puyallup River valley.

Population0
Coordinates47.4017600, -122.5570700
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Maplewood (-122.55707, 47.40176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
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.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.59
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $6.79 $13.59
Mid-grade $5.72 $7.15 $14.30
Premium $5.98 $7.47 $14.94
Diesel $7.29 $9.12 $18.23

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Maplewood. The current time is 12:28:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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