How far is Kent, WA from Medina, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Medina, WA is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
20.58 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.58 mi
26.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.58 mi
Kilometers
26.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.58 mi
Kilometers
33.12 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medina
Sat, May 30, 2:09 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Sat, May 30, 2:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-05-30T01:38
Arrive Medina
Sat, May 30, 2:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Renton
WA

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Kent
10.3 mi
00h 15m
To Medina
10.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street, Northeast 8th Street

    863 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 4th Street, Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue Square, Bellevue Arts Museum

    1306 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street

    2077 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    1304 ft · 30 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northeast 8th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast 8th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast 1st Street

    982 ft · 30 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    979 ft · 33 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast 12th Street

    733 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 12th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
11 mi · 54%
Valley Freeway
5.94 mi · 29%
Northeast 8th Street
1.06 mi · 5%
Northeast 4th Street
0.8 mi · 4%
WA 167 North
0.44 mi · 2%
108th Avenue Northeast
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Merge slight left

10.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Renton
00h 15m from Kent
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kent and Partly Sunny near Medina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Kent and 10.3 miles from Medina.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Renton

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 Renton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 3.9 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 13.6 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 Auburn
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 14.1 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 Renton.

RAIL

Tukwila station

3 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

18 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Medina. Straight-line distance: 16.58 mi (26.69 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Medina

City in Washington state

Population3,308
Coordinates47.6209300, -122.2276200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Medina (-122.22762, 47.62093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.64
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.82 $7.64
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.06 $8.13
Premium $5.77 $4.21 $8.43
Diesel $5.47 $3.99 $7.98

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Medina. The current time is 01:38:25.

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.