How far is Milton, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Milton, WA to Kent, WA is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
12.74 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.87 mi
15.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.87 mi
Kilometers
15.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.74 mi
Kilometers
20.51 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Wed, Apr 22, 7:53 PM PDT
Return by in Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Kent
Wed, Apr 22, 7:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milton
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Algona
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Milton
6.4 mi
00h 10m
To Kent
6.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue

    83 m · 9 sec · 16th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Milton Way

    1.4 km · 2 min · Milton Way

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Milton Way

    133 m · 11 sec · Milton Way

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Meridian Avenue East

    106 m · 14 sec · Meridian Avenue East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jovita Boulevard East

    851 ft · 23 sec · Jovita Boulevard East

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Jovita Boulevard East

    19 m · 1 sec · Jovita Boulevard East

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Jovita Boulevard East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jovita Boulevard East

  10. 10

    Continue on Stewart Road Southwest

    568 ft · 23 sec · Stewart Road Southwest

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward WA 167 North: Auburn, Seattle

    2374 ft · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street

    1449 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Willis Street

    1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South

    73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

    984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
149.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
8.29 mi · 65%
Jovita Boulevard East
1.95 mi · 15%
Milton Way
0.95 mi · 7%
WA 167 North
0.45 mi · 4%
WA 516
0.27 mi · 2%
West Willis Street
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

8.29 mi · 00h 10m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algona
00h 10m from Milton
Leave By
7:48 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Milton and Light Rain Likely near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Algona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Milton and 6.3 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Milton and Light Rain Likely near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Algona

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 Algona and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 9 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 13.5 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 1.5 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

13 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

20 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

36 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

38 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Kent. Straight-line distance: 9.87 mi (15.89 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

City in Washington, USA

Population8,222
Coordinates47.2481600, -122.3129000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine Street (-122.312892, 47.248345)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.7 L · about $2.35
Round trip
$4.71
0.9 gal · 3.4 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.35 $4.71
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.51 $5.01
Premium $5.77 $2.60 $5.19
Diesel $5.47 $2.46 $4.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Kent. The current time is 19:32:41.

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.