How far is Kent, WA from Snoqualmie, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Snoqualmie, WA is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Snoqualmie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Snoqualmie.
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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
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Snoqualmie Indian Reservation, Snoqualmie, North Bend
725 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Winery Road
853 ft · 17 sec · Winery Road
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Continue on Southeast North Bend Way
1824 ft · 36 sec · Southeast North Bend Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast North Bend Way
18 m · 1 sec · Southeast North Bend Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast North Bend Way
1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast North Bend Way
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Turn left onto Meadowbrook Way Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Meadowbrook Way Southeast
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Snoqualmie.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Snoqualmie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Snoqualmie?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Kent and 13.4 miles from Snoqualmie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 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 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Snoqualmie.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Valley.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Snoqualmie. Straight-line distance: 21.69 mi (34.9 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 Snoqualmie
Town
| Population | 13,555 |
| Coordinates | 47.5287100, -121.8253900 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Snoqualmie (-121.82539, 47.52871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
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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