How far is Meadowdale, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Meadowdale, WA to Kent, WA is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 52m.
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 eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadowdale and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadowdale and Kent.
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Start on 74th Place West
134 m · 25 sec · 74th Place West
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Turn left onto 75th Place West
719 ft · 32 sec · 75th Place West
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Continue on 76th Avenue West
3.5 mi · 9 min · 76th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest
1.5 km · 2 min · 220th Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
1675 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Renton
1740 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
2161 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
2033 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 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 Meadowdale 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
Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 00h 31m
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 Cloudy leaving Meadowdale and Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meadowdale to Kent?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 19 miles from Meadowdale and 19.4 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Meadowdale and Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
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 Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadowdale and Kent. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (53 km).
#1 Meadowdale
Situated in Snohomish County, Washington, near the eastern shore of Puget Sound at an approximate elevation of 92 feet, this census-designated place is primarily a residential community surrounding the city of Edmonds.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8528700, -122.3334700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 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 | $5.13 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.42 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
| Premium | $5.67 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| Diesel | $7.24 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
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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