How far is Kent, WA from Tukwila, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Tukwila, WA is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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 15m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Tukwila.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Tukwila.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
70 m · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn left onto West Meeker Street
2294 ft · 1 min · West Meeker Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Meeker Street
821 ft · 28 sec · West Meeker Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue North
2303 ft · 58 sec · Washington Avenue North
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Turn straight onto West Valley Highway
716 ft · 17 sec · West Valley Highway
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Continue on 68th Avenue South
3.6 mi · 6 min · 68th Avenue South
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Continue on West Valley Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Valley Highway
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Continue on Interurban Avenue South
1.1 mi · 3 min · Interurban Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 141st Place
136 m · 13 sec · South 141st Place
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Continue on 58th Avenue South
801 ft · 24 sec · 58th Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 144th Street
14 m · 2 sec · South 144th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 144th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Tukwila.
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.
68th Avenue South
Continue on 68th Avenue South
3.63 mi · 00h 06m
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 Tukwila.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Tukwila?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 3.9 miles from Kent and 3.9 miles from Tukwila.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Tukwila.
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 Tukwila. Straight-line distance: 6.54 mi (10.53 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 Tukwila
City in Washington
| Population | 20,256 |
| Coordinates | 47.4739900, -122.2609600 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tukwila (-122.26096, 47.47399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
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 16, 2026
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