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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.54 mi
02h 21m
Flight
65.82 mi
105.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.82 mi
Kilometers
105.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.54 mi
Kilometers
137.67 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-19T04:34
Arrive Oak Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Mukilteo
WA

Waterfront city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Kent
42.8 mi
01h 10m
To Oak Harbor
42.8 mi
01h 10m

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

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

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.

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    812 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Paine Field Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paine Field Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2170 ft · 45 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  17. 17

    Turn right

    759 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    1439 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  20. 20

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    708 ft · 40 sec · Ferry Dock

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 525

    22 mi · 32 min · State Route 525

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 20

    15 mi · 23 min · State Route 20

  23. 23

    Continue on Southeast Pioneer Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Pioneer Way

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southeast Midway Boulevard

    1368 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
34 mi · 40%
State Route 525
22 mi · 26%
State Route 20
15 mi · 18%
Valley Freeway
5.94 mi · 7%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
2.98 mi · 3%
Mukilteo Speedway
1.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
65.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mukilteo
01h 10m from Kent
Leave By
1:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Everett Station

8 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

16 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

27 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

27 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Oak Harbor. Straight-line distance: 65.82 mi (105.92 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Oak Harbor

#2 Oak Harbor

City in Washington

Population23,643
Coordinates48.2931600, -122.6432200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Oak Harbor (-122.64322, 48.29316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.61
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Oak Harbor. The current time is 04:34:59.

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.