How far is Kent, WA from Nooksack, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Nooksack, WA is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
122.52 mi
02h 35m
Flight
106.94 mi
172.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.94 mi
Kilometers
172.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.52 mi
Kilometers
197.18 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nooksack
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-23T02:52
Arrive Nooksack
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Smokey Point
WA

Census designated place

From Kent
61.2 mi
01h 17m
To Nooksack
61.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker

    1025 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Sunset Drive

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Sunset Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Baker Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Baker Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Everson Goshen Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Everson Goshen Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Everson Goshen Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Everson Goshen Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mead Avenue

    2132 ft · 49 sec · Mead Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Mead Avenue

    67 m · 5 sec · Mead Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Kale Street

    1063 ft · 18 sec · Kale Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Everson Road

    2407 ft · 41 sec · Everson Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Columbia Street

    1749 ft · 34 sec · West Columbia Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Nooksack Road

    2654 ft · 1 min · Nooksack Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East Madison Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
72.4 mi · 59%
I 405 North
27.7 mi · 23%
Everson Goshen Road
7.8 mi · 6%
Valley Freeway
5.94 mi · 5%
Mount Baker Highway
2.43 mi · 2%
East Sunset Drive
2.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

71.9 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smokey Point
01h 17m from Kent
Leave By
1:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Nooksack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Smokey Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Kent and 61.3 miles from Nooksack.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.61 one way or $45.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smokey Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smokey Point, 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 Smokey Point.

RAIL

Stanwood station

16 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

19 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

33 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

36 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Nooksack. Straight-line distance: 106.94 mi (172.1 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Nooksack

Small city in Washington

Population1,659
Coordinates48.9276200, -122.3215500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Nooksack (-122.32155, 48.92762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $22.61
Round trip
$45.21
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $22.61 $45.21
Mid-grade $5.57 $24.05 $48.10
Premium $5.77 $24.93 $49.86
Diesel $5.47 $23.62 $47.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Nooksack. The current time is 02:52:17.

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.