How far is Kent, WA from Ridgefield, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Ridgefield, WA is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.37 mi
02h 46m
Flight
110.84 mi
178.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.84 mi
Kilometers
178.38 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.37 mi
Kilometers
224.3 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgefield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-23T03:52
Arrive Ridgefield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Centralia
WA

City in Washington State

From Kent
69.7 mi
01h 23m
To Ridgefield
69.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn

    1623 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    119.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, Ridgefield

    1948 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pioneer Street

    821 ft · 20 sec · Pioneer Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    57 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1465 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1402 ft · 34 sec · Pioneer Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    40 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    2514 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 5th Avenue

    29 m · 4 sec · South 5th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
128 mi · 92%
Valley Freeway
4.44 mi · 3%
Pioneer Street
2.75 mi · 2%
State Route 18
1.53 mi · 1%
WA 18 West
0.98 mi · 1%
I 5
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

120 mi · 02h 15m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centralia
01h 23m from Kent
Leave By
12:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Ridgefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Centralia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Kent and 69.7 miles from Ridgefield.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centralia

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

33 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

64 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 110.84 mi (178.38 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Ridgefield

#2 Ridgefield

City in Washington, United States

Population11,278
Coordinates45.8151100, -122.7426000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Ridgefield (-122.7426, 45.81511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.62 L · about $25.75
Round trip
$51.49
9.84 gal · 37.24 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.75 $51.49
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.39 $54.78
Premium $5.77 $28.39 $56.79
Diesel $5.47 $26.90 $53.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Ridgefield. The current time is 03:52:52.

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.