How far is Morton, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Morton, WA to Kent, WA is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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.
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 01h 31m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morton and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morton and Kent.
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Start on 2nd Street
625 ft · 11 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Morton Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Morton Road
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Continue on State Route 7
13.7 mi · 19 min · State Route 7
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Turn left onto Mountain Highway East
4.9 mi · 7 min · Mountain Highway East
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Turn right onto Alder Cutoff Road East
6.5 mi · 12 min · Alder Cutoff Road East
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Continue on Center Street East
1 km · 2 min · Center Street East
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue North
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue North
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
16.1 mi · 23 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Meridian East
1.1 km · 1 min · Meridian East
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
4 mi · 8 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Meridian East
1.6 km · 2 min · Meridian East
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 512 East, WA 161 North: Seattle
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
13 mi · 16 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
1449 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto West Willis Street
1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South
73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn right onto West Gowe Street
643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
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Turn left 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 Morton and Kent.
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.
Meridian Avenue East
Continue on Meridian Avenue East
16.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Light Rain leaving Morton 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 Morton to Kent?
The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Eatonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Morton and 34.4 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.66 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Morton and Light Rain Likely near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Eatonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eatonville.
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Centralia station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morton and Kent. Straight-line distance: 56.86 mi (91.51 km).
#1 Morton
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,217 |
| Coordinates | 46.5584400, -122.2751000 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $5.23 | $12.66 | $25.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $13.97 | $27.93 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
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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