How far is Kent, WA from Normandy Park, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Normandy Park, WA is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
8.61 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.25 mi
10.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.25 mi
Kilometers
10.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.61 mi
Kilometers
13.85 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Normandy Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-19T04:26
Arrive Normandy Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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
Des Moines
WA

City in Washington

From Kent
4.3 mi
00h 08m
To Normandy Park
4.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Normandy Park.

  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

    2322 ft · 58 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Kent Des Moines Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Kent Des Moines Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1146 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1972 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1559 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 509

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 509

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 24th Avenue South

    156 m · 13 sec · 24th Avenue South

  13. 13

    Continue on 26th Avenue South

    655 ft · 18 sec · 26th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 200th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 200th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South 199th Street

    1799 ft · 53 sec · South 199th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 186th Street

    1330 ft · 52 sec · Southwest 186th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Avenue Southwest

    17 m · 2 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
220.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kent Des Moines Road
3.84 mi · 45%
South 200th Street
1.34 mi · 16%
State Route 509
0.98 mi · 11%
1st Avenue South
0.86 mi · 10%
West Willis Street
0.44 mi · 5%
South 199th Street
0.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Kent Des Moines Road

Continue on South Kent Des Moines Road

2.64 mi · 00h 04m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Moines
00h 08m from Kent
Leave By
7:56 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Light Rain Likely near Normandy Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Normandy Park?

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Kent and 4.3 miles from Normandy Park.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.57 one way or $3.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kent and Light Rain Likely near Normandy Park.

Stop Ideas Near Des Moines

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 Des Moines and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 12.2 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 6.1 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 7.2 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 Covington
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.

RAIL

Tukwila station

9 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

19 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

22 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

24 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Normandy Park. Straight-line distance: 6.25 mi (10.06 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Normandy Park

#2 Normandy Park

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population6,566
Coordinates47.4362100, -122.3406800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Normandy Park (-122.34068, 47.43621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.15 L · about $1.57
Round trip
$3.14
0.6 gal · 2.3 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.57 $3.14
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.67 $3.34
Premium $5.77 $1.73 $3.46
Diesel $5.47 $1.64 $3.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Normandy Park. The current time is 04:26:10.

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.