How far is Kent, WA from Riverton, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Riverton, WA is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
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.
Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Riverton.
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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
2322 ft · 58 sec · West Willis Street
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Continue on South Kent Des Moines Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Kent Des Moines Road
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Take the exit right
1146 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1972 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 599 North: Tukwila
2186 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Interurban Avenue
1045 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Interurban Avenue South
81 m · 14 sec · Interurban Avenue South
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Turn left onto Gateway Drive South
691 ft · 20 sec · Gateway Drive South
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Continue on South 133rd Street
1259 ft · 36 sec · South 133rd Street
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Continue on East Marginal Way South
1042 ft · 38 sec · East Marginal Way South
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Turn left onto South 130th Street
1418 ft · 57 sec · South 130th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tukwila International Boulevard
655 ft · 18 sec · Tukwila International Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 132nd Street
781 ft · 21 sec · South 132nd Street
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Continue on South 133rd Street
1066 ft · 29 sec · South 133rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 133rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Riverton.
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.
South Kent Des Moines Road
Merge slight left
5.88 mi · 00h 07m
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 Partly Cloudy near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Riverton?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
SeaTac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Kent and 5.9 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kent and Partly Cloudy near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near SeaTac
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to SeaTac.
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 Riverton. Straight-line distance: 7.67 mi (12.34 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 Riverton
Situated in King County south of Seattle, this area lies primarily within the Green River Valley and surrounding slopes at an approximate elevation of 338 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4842700, -122.2945700 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverton (-122.29457, 47.48427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $5.44 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
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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