How far is Kent, WA from Ravensdale, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Ravensdale, WA is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.42 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.92 mi
19.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.92 mi
Kilometers
19.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.42 mi
Kilometers
21.59 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravensdale
Thu, Oct 15, 11:52 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Oct 15, 12:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-10-15T11:26
Arrive Ravensdale
Thu, Oct 15, 11:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kent
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Covington
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Kent
6.7 mi
00h 12m
To Ravensdale
6.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Ravensdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Ravensdale.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 52 sec · West Gowe Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Titus Street

    1075 ft · 36 sec · East Titus Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Smith Street

    602 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    1998 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    624 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast 272nd Street

    6.3 mi · 12 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto 272nd Avenue Southeast

    1026 ft · 46 sec · 272nd Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast Ravensdale Way

    1842 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Ravensdale Way

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Ravensdale Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Ravensdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 272nd Street
6.25 mi · 47%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
4.54 mi · 34%
Canyon Drive
0.95 mi · 7%
Southeast 256th Street
0.38 mi · 3%
Southeast Ravensdale Way
0.35 mi · 3%
West Gowe Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 272nd Street

Continue on Southeast 272nd Street

6.25 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 12m from Kent
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Ravensdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Ravensdale?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Kent and 6.7 miles from Ravensdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.55 one way or $5.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Ravensdale.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Covington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.7 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Covington
Meeting point 0.5 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

City Hall Saloon & Eatery

Enumclaw , WA
35317 314th Way SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Rating 4.5/5 315 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Covington.

RAIL

Tukwila station

15 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

26 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

31 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

33 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Ravensdale. Straight-line distance: 11.92 mi (19.18 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Ravensdale

Located in southeastern King County within the foothills of the Cascade Range at an elevation of 623 feet, this unincorporated community historically served as a hub for coal mining operations in the early 20th century.

Population0
Coordinates47.3523200, -121.9837300
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Ravensdale (-121.98373, 47.35232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $2.55
Round trip
$5.11
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $2.55 $5.11
Mid-grade $5.72 $2.69 $5.38
Premium $5.98 $2.81 $5.62
Diesel $7.29 $3.43 $6.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Ravensdale. The current time is 11:26:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.