How far is Kent, WA from Oak Harbor, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Oak Harbor, WA is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Waterfront city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Oak Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Oak Harbor.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn right onto West Gowe Street
643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Willis Street
1273 ft · 32 sec · West Willis Street
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Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Renton
2343 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight
812 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Paine Field Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Paine Field Boulevard
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Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest
2170 ft · 45 sec · 84th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Turn right
759 ft · 15 sec
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Turn slight left
1439 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Dock
708 ft · 40 sec · Ferry Dock
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Continue on State Route 525
22 mi · 32 min · State Route 525
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Continue on State Route 20
15 mi · 23 min · State Route 20
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Continue on Southeast Pioneer Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Pioneer Way
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Turn left onto Southeast Midway Boulevard
1368 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Oak Harbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 525
Continue on State Route 525
22 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Oak Harbor?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Mukilteo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Kent and 42.8 miles from Oak Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kent and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Mukilteo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mukilteo.
Everett Station
Edmonds station
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Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Oak Harbor. Straight-line distance: 65.82 mi (105.92 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 Oak Harbor
City in Washington
| Population | 23,643 |
| Coordinates | 48.2931600, -122.6432200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Harbor (-122.64322, 48.29316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $16.81 | $33.62 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
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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