How far is Kent, WA from Riverbend, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Riverbend, WA is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Riverbend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Riverbend.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn left onto West Gowe Street
1650 ft · 52 sec · West Gowe Street
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Continue on East Titus Street
1075 ft · 36 sec · East Titus Street
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Turn right onto East Smith Street
602 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street
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Continue on Canyon Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive
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Continue on Southeast 256th Street
1998 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 256th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
624 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast 272nd Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street
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Turn left onto WA 18 East: North Bend
2183 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
15.7 mi · 20 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 436th Avenue Southeast
1592 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto 436th Avenue Southeast
2514 ft · 54 sec · 436th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Cedar Falls Road Southeast
913 ft · 28 sec · Cedar Falls Road Southeast
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Turn left onto 437th Avenue Southeast
940 ft · 44 sec · 437th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 150th Street
1792 ft · 1 min · Southeast 150th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 149th Place
542 ft · 24 sec · Southeast 149th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 149th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Riverbend.
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.
State Route 18
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
15.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Chance Light Rain near Riverbend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Riverbend?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Mirrormont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Kent and 15.5 miles from Riverbend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.70 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kent and Chance Light Rain near Riverbend.
Stop Ideas Near Mirrormont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Campus Public Parking
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mirrormont.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Riverbend. Straight-line distance: 23.41 mi (37.67 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 Riverbend
Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA
| Population | 2,132 |
| Coordinates | 47.4664900, -121.7503900 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverbend (-121.75039, 47.46649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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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