How far is Kent, WA from Tracyton, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Tracyton, WA is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
54.06 mi
01h 19m
Flight
25.17 mi
40.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.17 mi
Kilometers
40.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.06 mi
Kilometers
87 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tracyton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-19T04:51
Arrive Tracyton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Gig Harbor
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Kent
27 mi
00h 39m
To Tracyton
27 mi
00h 39m

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
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn

    1623 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 36 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

    1931 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Charleston Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Charleston Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on North Callow Avenue

    2665 ft · 2 min · North Callow Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · 11th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Warren Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Warren Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2751 ft · 57 sec · Sheridan Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pine Road Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pine Road Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northeast Riddell Road

    2609 ft · 52 sec · Northeast Riddell Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Northwest Riddell Road

    1278 ft · 28 sec · Northwest Riddell Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto May Street Northwest

    759 ft · 17 sec · May Street Northwest

  28. 28

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
29.2 mi · 54%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 17%
Valley Freeway
4.44 mi · 8%
State Route 18
1.53 mi · 3%
Charleston Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2%
Pine Road Northeast
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

28.1 mi · 00h 36m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gig Harbor
00h 39m from Kent
Leave By
3:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Chance Light Rain near Tracyton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Kent and 27 miles from Tracyton.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gig Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 7.4 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Gig Harbor
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Tacoma City Hall
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Tacoma City Hall

Tacoma , WA
747 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.7/5 6 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

35 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

36 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Tracyton. Straight-line distance: 25.17 mi (40.5 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Tracyton

Census designated place

Population5,233
Coordinates47.6089800, -122.6551400
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Tracyton (-122.65514, 47.60898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $10.00
Round trip
$19.99
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.00 $19.99
Mid-grade $5.57 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $5.77 $11.02 $22.05
Diesel $5.47 $10.44 $20.88

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 Tracyton. The current time is 04:51:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.