How far is Kent, WA from Prairie Heights, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Prairie Heights, WA is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Prairie Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Prairie Heights.
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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
1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street
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Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn
1623 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
3042 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Elhi Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Elhi Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 410 East
1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East
22 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East
2975 ft · 1 min · State Route 410 East
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Turn right onto 234th Avenue East
1.3 km · 2 min · 234th Avenue East
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Turn left onto 112th Street East
2636 ft · 1 min · 112th Street East
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Turn right onto 242nd Avenue East
2352 ft · 1 min · 242nd Avenue East
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Turn left onto 119th Street East
144 m · 21 sec · 119th Street East
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Turn left onto 243rd Avenue Court East
33 m · 4 sec · 243rd Avenue Court East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 243rd Avenue Court East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Prairie Heights.
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.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
12.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Light Rain leaving Kent and Light Rain near Prairie Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Prairie Heights?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Kent and 11.8 miles from Prairie Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kent and Light Rain near Prairie Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Sumner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sumner.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Prairie Heights. Straight-line distance: 17.12 mi (27.55 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 Prairie Heights
This census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, is nestled within the Puyallup River valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1493300, -122.1053000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie Heights (-122.1053, 47.14933)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $5.03 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Premium | $5.55 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Diesel | $7.16 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
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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