How far is Kent, WA from Marietta, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Marietta, WA is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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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
113.55 mi
02h 21m
Flight
98.46 mi
158.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.46 mi
Kilometers
158.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.55 mi
Kilometers
182.74 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Oct 15, 8:35 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Oct 15, 10:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-10-15T18:13
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Oct 15, 8:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Smokey Point
WA

Census designated place

From Kent
56.7 mi
01h 10m
To Marietta
56.9 mi
01h 10m

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
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1273 ft · 32 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Renton

    2343 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Bakerview Road, Bellingham International Airport

    1449 ft · 43 sec · Exit 258 Bakerview Road / Bellingham International Airport

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Bakerview Road

    1409 ft · 36 sec · West Bakerview Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Airport Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Airport Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Alderwood Avenue

    1436 ft · 31 sec · Alderwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Marine Drive

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Marine Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bayon Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Bayon Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bayon Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
75.1 mi · 66%
I 405 North
27.7 mi · 24%
Valley Freeway
5.94 mi · 5%
Marine Drive
2.09 mi · 2%
Airport Drive
0.82 mi · 1%
WA 167 North
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

74.6 mi · 01h 28m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smokey Point
01h 10m from Kent
Leave By
1:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Smokey Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Kent and 56.9 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.79 one way or $43.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smokey Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smokey Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smokey Point.

RAIL

Stanwood station

16 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

19 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

33 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

36 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 98.46 mi (158.45 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Marietta

Situated at an elevation of 10 feet along Bellingham Bay, this low-lying Whatcom County community is located near the outlet of the Nooksack River.

Population0
Coordinates48.7870500, -122.5804500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Marietta (-122.58045, 48.78705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.17 L · about $21.79
Round trip
$43.59
8.02 gal · 30.34 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $21.79 $43.59
Mid-grade $5.72 $22.93 $45.87
Premium $5.98 $23.97 $47.94
Diesel $7.29 $29.24 $58.48

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 Marietta. The current time is 18:13:48.

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.