How far is Kent, WA from Mill Creek East, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Mill Creek East, WA is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 49m.
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 most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Mill Creek East.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Mill Creek East.
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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
1273 ft · 32 sec · West Willis Street
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Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Renton
2343 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 527 North: Mill Creek
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Bothell-Everett Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Turn right onto 180th Street Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · 180th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 32nd Drive Southeast
692 ft · 49 sec · 32nd Drive Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 33rd Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Mill Creek East.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 405 North
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Mill Creek East.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Mill Creek East?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Kent and 17.8 miles from Mill Creek East.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 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 Mostly Sunny near Mill Creek East.
Stop Ideas Near Bellevue
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 Bellevue.
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 Mill Creek East. Straight-line distance: 31.52 mi (50.73 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 Mill Creek East
This Snohomish County locale is situated in a verdant, generally suburban landscape northeast of Seattle.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8360200, -122.1876600 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Mill Creek East (-122.18766, 47.83602)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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