How far is Kent, WA from Prairie Ridge, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Prairie Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Prairie Ridge.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · Elhi Hill Road
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Turn right onto South Prairie Road East
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Prairie Road East
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Turn right onto 214th Avenue East
1.3 mi · 3 min · 214th Avenue East
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Turn right onto 128th Street Court East
890 ft · 38 sec · 128th Street Court East
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Turn left onto 211th Avenue Court East
752 ft · 26 sec · 211th Avenue Court East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 211th Avenue Court East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Prairie Ridge.
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.
Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Prairie Ridge?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 11.2 miles from Kent and 11.2 miles from Prairie Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Ridge.
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 Ridge. Straight-line distance: 17.29 mi (27.83 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 Ridge
Census designated place
| Population | 11,464 |
| Coordinates | 47.1376000, -122.1487300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie Ridge (-122.14873, 47.1376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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