How far is Larch Way, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Larch Way, WA to Kent, WA is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Larch Way and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Larch Way and Kent.
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Start on the route
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto 172nd Street Southwest
85 m · 12 sec · 172nd Street Southwest
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Continue on 172nd Street Southwest
1062 ft · 33 sec · 172nd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Larch Way
2003 ft · 44 sec · Larch Way
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Turn right onto 178th Street Southwest
1862 ft · 47 sec · 178th Street Southwest
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Continue on Maple Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Maple Road
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Turn right onto Alderwood Mall Parkway
953 ft · 27 sec · Alderwood Mall Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South
1416 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
2066 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
25.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
2523 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn
2499 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
1460 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue North
1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North
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Turn right onto East Gowe Street
930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Larch Way and Kent.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Keep slight right
25.8 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Larch Way and Mostly Sunny near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Larch Way to Kent?
The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Larch Way and 19.3 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Larch Way and Mostly Sunny near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Bellevue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellevue.
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Larch Way and Kent. Straight-line distance: 31.93 mi (51.39 km).
#1 Larch Way
This Snohomish County locale is situated in a Pacific Northwest temperate rainforest, characterized by lush greenery and a mild, wet climate.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8429000, -122.2527500 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.44 | $7.28 | $14.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
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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