How far is Kent, WA from Meadowdale, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Meadowdale, WA is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 56m.
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.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Meadowdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Meadowdale.
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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
2322 ft · 58 sec · West Willis Street
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Continue on South Kent Des Moines Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Kent Des Moines Road
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Take the exit right
1146 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1972 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 220th Street Southwest
1684 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest
1 mi · 3 min · 220th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 76th Avenue West
3.5 mi · 9 min · 76th Avenue West
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Continue on 75th Place West
719 ft · 33 sec · 75th Place West
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Turn right onto 162nd Street Southwest
134 m · 20 sec · 162nd Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 74th Place West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Meadowdale.
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.
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.
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 Cloudy then Light Rain leaving Kent and Mostly Cloudy near Meadowdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Meadowdale?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Kent and 19.2 miles from Meadowdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain around Kent and Mostly Cloudy near Meadowdale.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Meadowdale. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (53 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 Meadowdale
Situated in Snohomish County, Washington, near the eastern shore of Puget Sound at an approximate elevation of 92 feet, this census-designated place is primarily a residential community surrounding the city of Edmonds.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8528700, -122.3334700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadowdale (-122.33347, 47.85287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.13 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.42 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
| Premium | $5.67 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| Diesel | $7.24 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
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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