How far is Lynnwood, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Lynnwood, WA to Kent, WA is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.75 mi
00h 43m
Flight
30.63 mi
49.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.63 mi
Kilometers
49.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.75 mi
Kilometers
59.14 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Thu, Apr 30, 8:25 AM PDT
Return by in Lynnwood
Thu, Apr 30, 9:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynnwood
2026-04-30T07:41
Arrive Kent
Thu, Apr 30, 8:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lynnwood
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Lynnwood
18.2 mi
00h 21m
To Kent
18.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pacific Highway

    22 m · 4 sec · Pacific Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 196th Street Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 196th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 44th Avenue West

    1851 ft · 50 sec · 44th Avenue West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1265 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Renton

    1740 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn

    2033 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue

    1460 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Central Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Gowe Street

    930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
26.3 mi · 72%
Valley Freeway
4.4 mi · 12%
I 405 North
1.8 mi · 5%
Central Avenue North
1.31 mi · 4%
196th Street Southwest
1.06 mi · 3%
WA 167 South
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seattle
00h 21m from Lynnwood
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood to Kent?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Lynnwood and 18.5 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 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 9.5 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 9.5 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 9.5 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 Lynnwood and Kent. Straight-line distance: 30.63 mi (49.29 km).

Lynnwood

#1 Lynnwood

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population39,042
Coordinates47.8209300, -122.3151300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Highway 99 (-122.315202, 47.820958)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
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
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $6.80
Round trip
$13.61
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.80 $13.61
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.24 $14.47
Premium $5.77 $7.50 $15.00
Diesel $5.47 $7.11 $14.21

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynnwood and Kent. The current time is 07:41:31.

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.