How far is Kent, WA from Woodway, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Woodway, WA is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
36.26 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.51 mi
47.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.51 mi
Kilometers
47.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.26 mi
Kilometers
58.35 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodway
Thu, Apr 16, 12:42 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-16T11:50
Arrive Woodway
Thu, Apr 16, 12:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Seattle
WA

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

From Kent
18.1 mi
00h 25m
To Woodway
18.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2322 ft · 58 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Kent Des Moines Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Kent Des Moines Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1146 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1972 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds

    1608 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry

    555 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  14. 14

    Continue on North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2021 ft · 45 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Edmonds Way

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Edmonds Way

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 226th Street Southwest

    1349 ft · 48 sec · 226th Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Algonquin Road

    1677 ft · 1 min · Algonquin Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Woodway Park Road

    839 ft · 29 sec · Woodway Park Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodway Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kent Des Moines Road
30.8 mi · 85%
Edmonds Way
2.24 mi · 6%
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.7 mi · 2%
West Willis Street
0.44 mi · 1%
WA 104 West
0.41 mi · 1%
North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kent Des Moines Road

Merge slight left

27.6 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seattle
00h 25m from Kent
Leave By
4:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Woodway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Kent and 18.1 miles from Woodway.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Woodway.

Stop Ideas Near Seattle

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 Seattle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.

RAIL

King Street Station

1 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

2 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Woodway. Straight-line distance: 29.51 mi (47.49 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Woodway

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population1,391
Coordinates47.7962100, -122.3829100
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Woodway (-122.38291, 47.79621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.13 $14.25
Premium $5.77 $7.39 $14.77
Diesel $5.47 $7.00 $14.00

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

There is no time difference between Kent and Woodway. The current time is 11:50:27.

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.