How far is Kent, WA from North Bend, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to North Bend, WA is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and North Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and North Bend.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn left onto West Gowe Street
1650 ft · 52 sec · West Gowe Street
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Continue on East Titus Street
1075 ft · 36 sec · East Titus Street
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Turn right onto East Smith Street
602 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street
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Continue on Canyon Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive
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Continue on Southeast 256th Street
1998 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 256th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
624 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast 272nd Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street
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Turn left onto WA 18 East: North Bend
2183 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
15.7 mi · 20 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 202 West: North Bend
1489 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bendigo Boulevard South
69 m · 4 sec · Bendigo Boulevard South
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Exit the roundabout onto Bendigo Boulevard South
1.2 km · 2 min · Bendigo Boulevard South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bendigo Boulevard North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and North Bend.
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.
State Route 18
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
15.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Chance Light Rain near North Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to North Bend?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Mirrormont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Kent and 14 miles from North Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kent and Chance Light Rain near North Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Mirrormont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mirrormont.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and North Bend. Straight-line distance: 22.39 mi (36.03 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 North Bend
City in the Washington, United States
| Population | 7,590 |
| Coordinates | 47.4956600, -121.7867800 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bend (-121.78678, 47.49566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.23 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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