How far is North Yelm, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from North Yelm, WA to Kent, WA is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Yelm and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Yelm and Kent.
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Start on Joyce Court Southeast
105 m · 19 sec · Joyce Court Southeast
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Turn right onto Ordway Drive Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Ordway Drive Southeast
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Continue on Wilkenson Road Southeast
2619 ft · 1 min · Wilkenson Road Southeast
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Continue on Canal Road Southeast
3034 ft · 1 min · Canal Road Southeast
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Turn slight right onto Grove Road Southeast
1.5 km · 2 min · Grove Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 507
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 507
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Continue on Spanaway McKenna Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway
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Continue on McNaught Road South
1 km · 2 min · McNaught Road South
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Turn sharp left onto Water Street
84 m · 14 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Warren Street North
2802 ft · 2 min · Warren Street North
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Continue on Roy Cutoff Road
2 mi · 4 min · Roy Cutoff Road
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Turn right onto East Gate Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Gate Road
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Turn left onto Spanaway McKenna Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pacific Avenue South
5.2 mi · 11 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East: Puyallup
1604 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 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 North Yelm 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.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
13 mi · 00h 16m
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 Likely leaving North Yelm 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 North Yelm to Kent?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Parkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from North Yelm and 22.5 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around North Yelm and Light Rain Likely near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Parkland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parkland.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Yelm and Kent. Straight-line distance: 33.65 mi (54.15 km).
#1 North Yelm
Census designated place
| Population | 2,906 |
| Coordinates | 46.9631500, -122.6029000 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $8.86 | $17.71 |
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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