How far is Kent, WA from Mount Vernon, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Mount Vernon, WA is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.67 mi
01h 39m
Flight
72.02 mi
115.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.02 mi
Kilometers
115.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.67 mi
Kilometers
128.22 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 3:51 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, May 31, 5:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-05-31T02:12
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 3:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Mill Creek
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

From Kent
39.8 mi
00h 49m
To Mount Vernon
39.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Mount Vernon.

  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

    43.4 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street

    1195 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Kincaid Street

    1360 ft · 33 sec · East Kincaid Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1619 ft · 37 sec · South 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North 4th Street

    558 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Fulton Street

    84 m · 10 sec · East Fulton Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    723 ft · 32 sec · North 5th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
43.9 mi · 55%
I 405 North
27.7 mi · 35%
Valley Freeway
5.94 mi · 7%
WA 167 North
0.44 mi · 1%
South 2nd Street
0.31 mi
East Kincaid Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

43.4 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Creek
00h 49m from Kent
Leave By
3:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Kent and 39.8 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mill Creek, 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 Mill Creek.

RAIL

Everett Station

13 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

18 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

18 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 72.02 mi (115.91 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Population36,336
Coordinates48.4212200, -122.3340500
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Mount Vernon (-122.33405, 48.42122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $14.70
Round trip
$29.41
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $14.70 $29.41
Mid-grade $5.57 $15.64 $31.29
Premium $5.77 $16.22 $32.43
Diesel $5.47 $15.36 $30.72

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Mount Vernon. The current time is 02:12:16.

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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.