How far is Kent, WA from South Hill, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to South Hill, WA is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and South Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and South Hill.
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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
1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street
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Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn
1623 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
3042 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
822 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East Main Traffic Avenue
1334 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East Main
2919 ft · 1 min · East Main
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Continue on Shaw Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Shaw Road
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Turn right onto Military Road East
1 km · 1 min · Military Road East
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Turn right onto Reservoir Road East
111 m · 10 sec · Reservoir Road East
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Continue on 128th Street East
2134 ft · 60 sec · 128th Street East
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Turn right onto 117th Avenue East
155 m · 17 sec · 117th Avenue East
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Continue on 126th Street Court East
749 ft · 26 sec · 126th Street Court East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 126th Street Court East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and South Hill.
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.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
12.3 mi · 00h 15m
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 Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near South Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to South Hill?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Pacific is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Kent and 9.8 miles from South Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Kent and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near South Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Pacific
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Park
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pacific.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and South Hill. Straight-line distance: 16.65 mi (26.79 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 South Hill
Town in Virginia
| Population | 52,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.1412100, -122.2701200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hill (-122.27012, 47.14121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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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