How far is Kent, WA from White Center, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to White Center, WA is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and White Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and White Center.
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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
2322 ft · 58 sec · West Willis Street
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Continue on South Kent Des Moines Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Kent Des Moines Road
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Take the exit right
1146 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1972 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1559 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on State Route 509
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 509
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 24th Avenue South
156 m · 13 sec · 24th Avenue South
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Continue on 26th Avenue South
1542 ft · 38 sec · 26th Avenue South
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Continue on 28th Avenue South
1.1 km · 1 min · 28th Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 188th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 188th Street
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Continue on Des Moines Memorial Drive South
707 ft · 17 sec · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
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Take the ramp right
2082 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South 128th Street
1109 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South 128th Street
1949 ft · 45 sec · South 128th Street
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Continue on Southwest 128th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 128th Street
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Turn right onto Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
2368 ft · 1 min · Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
2029 ft · 52 sec · Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on 16th Avenue Southwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Southwest Roxbury Street
25 m · 3 sec · Southwest Roxbury Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Roxbury Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and White Center.
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.
Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Continue straight
3.04 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Kent and Chance Light Rain near White Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to White Center?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Normandy Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Kent and 7.3 miles from White Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kent and Chance Light Rain near White Center.
Stop Ideas Near Normandy Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Normandy Park.
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 White Center. Straight-line distance: 10.97 mi (17.65 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 White Center
Census designated place
| Population | 13,495 |
| Coordinates | 47.5173200, -122.3548500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Center (-122.35485, 47.51732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.84 | $5.69 |
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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