How far is Mill Creek East, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Mill Creek East, WA to Kent, WA is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.22 mi
00h 50m
Flight
31.52 mi
50.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.52 mi
Kilometers
50.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.22 mi
Kilometers
58.29 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Thu, Oct 15, 11:20 AM PDT
Return by in Mill Creek East
Thu, Oct 15, 12:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mill Creek East
2026-10-15T10:30
Arrive Kent
Thu, Oct 15, 11:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mill Creek East
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
Bellevue
WA

The most populous city in Washington.

From Mill Creek East
17.8 mi
00h 25m
To Kent
18.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mill Creek East and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mill Creek East and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on 33rd Avenue Southeast

    109 m · 35 sec · 33rd Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto 32nd Drive Southeast

    102 m · 17 sec · 32nd Drive Southeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 180th Street Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · 180th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bothell-Everett Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway

    1456 ft · 47 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

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

    2523 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 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 Mill Creek East 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
23.7 mi · 65%
Valley Freeway
4.63 mi · 13%
Bothell-Everett Highway
3.44 mi · 9%
Central Avenue North
1.31 mi · 4%
180th Street Southeast
1.01 mi · 3%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Merge slight left

23.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellevue
00h 25m from Mill Creek East
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mill Creek East 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 Mill Creek East to Kent?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 17.8 miles from Mill Creek East and 18.5 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mill Creek East and Mostly Sunny near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Bellevue

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 Bellevue and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 9.4 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 9.6 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 9.6 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 9.6 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 Bellevue.

RAIL

King Street Station

10 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

26 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mill Creek East and Kent. Straight-line distance: 31.52 mi (50.73 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Mill Creek East

This Snohomish County locale is situated in a verdant, generally suburban landscape northeast of Seattle.

Population0
Coordinates47.8360200, -122.1876600
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.188267, 47.835981)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

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 $6.96
Round trip
$13.91
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $6.96 $13.91
Mid-grade $5.72 $7.32 $14.64
Premium $5.98 $7.65 $15.30
Diesel $7.29 $9.33 $18.67

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mill Creek East and Kent. The current time is 10:30:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.