How far is Kent, WA from Newport, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Newport, WA is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
15.29 mi
00h 21m
Flight
13.39 mi
21.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.39 mi
Kilometers
21.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.29 mi
Kilometers
24.6 km
Drive Time
00h 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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Fri, May 1, 2:10 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Fri, May 1, 2:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-05-01T01:49
Arrive Newport
Fri, May 1, 2:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
7.6 mi
00h 10m
To Newport
7.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNE
Destination
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast

    1298 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

    645 ft · 21 sec · Coal Creek Parkway Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 120th Avenue Southeast

    851 ft · 37 sec · 120th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 120th Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
7.82 mi · 51%
Valley Freeway
5.94 mi · 39%
WA 167 North
0.44 mi · 3%
Coal Creek Parkway
0.25 mi · 2%
West Willis Street
0.24 mi · 2%
120th Avenue Southeast
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Merge slight left

7.02 mi · 00h 09m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Renton
00h 10m from Kent
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kent and Partly Sunny near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 7.6 miles from Kent and 7.6 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 3.7 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 11.2 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 11.2 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 11.7 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 Newport. Straight-line distance: 13.39 mi (21.55 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Newport

City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington

Population2,266
Coordinates47.5712100, -122.1806800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Newport (-122.18068, 47.57121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.65
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.83 $5.65
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.01 $6.01
Premium $5.77 $3.12 $6.23
Diesel $5.47 $2.95 $5.90

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Newport. The current time is 01:49:09.

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.