How far is Kent, WA from Sultan, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Sultan, WA is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.05 mi
01h 07m
Flight
38.56 mi
62.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.56 mi
Kilometers
62.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.05 mi
Kilometers
80.54 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sultan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-19T01:48
Arrive Sultan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Kingsgate
WA

Census designated place

From Kent
25 mi
00h 33m
To Sultan
25 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1273 ft · 32 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Renton

    2343 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    93 m · 13 sec · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
20.5 mi · 41%
WA 522 East
13.3 mi · 26%
US 2 East
8.27 mi · 17%
Valley Freeway
5.94 mi · 12%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 2%
WA 167 North
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 33m from Kent
Leave By
4:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Light Rain Likely near Sultan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Kent and 25 miles from Sultan.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kent and Light Rain Likely near Sultan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Sultan. Straight-line distance: 38.56 mi (62.06 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Sultan

City in USA

Population5,673
Coordinates47.8626000, -121.8165100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Sultan (-121.81651, 47.8626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $9.21
Round trip
$18.42
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.21 $18.42
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.80 $19.60
Premium $5.77 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.47 $9.62 $19.24

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Sultan. The current time is 01:48:38.

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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.