How far is Raymond, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Raymond, WA to Kent, WA is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.09 mi
02h 00m
Flight
85.31 mi
137.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.31 mi
Kilometers
137.3 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.09 mi
Kilometers
180.39 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sat, May 2, 6:43 PM PDT
Return by in Raymond
Sat, May 2, 8:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raymond
2026-05-02T16:42
Arrive Kent
Sat, May 2, 6:43 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raymond
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
Olympia
WA

The capital of Washington state.

From Raymond
54.7 mi
01h 00m
To Kent
57.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Duryea Street

    878 ft · 44 sec · Duryea Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17.9 mi · 25 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1923 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

    988 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

    2850 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1449 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Willis Street

    1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street

  19. 19

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

    73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

    984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raymond 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
74.1 mi · 66%
State Route 107
7.05 mi · 6%
Valley Freeway
4.78 mi · 4%
State Route 18
2.42 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1%
WA 167 North
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olympia
01h 00m from Raymond
Leave By
2:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Raymond and Partly Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Olympia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Raymond and 57.4 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Raymond and Partly Sunny near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Olympia

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 Olympia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.5 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Shelton Civic Center
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Shelton Civic Center

Shelton , WA
525 W Cota St, Shelton, WA 98584
Rating 4.0/5 47 reviews City government office,Auditorium
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

10 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

36 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

43 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

68 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raymond and Kent. Straight-line distance: 85.31 mi (137.3 km).

Raymond

#1 Raymond

City in Washington, United States

Population3,057
Coordinates46.6864900, -123.7329400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Duryea Street (-123.732941, 46.686574)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.97 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.34
7.9 gal · 29.94 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $20.67 $41.34
Mid-grade $5.57 $21.99 $43.98
Premium $5.77 $22.80 $45.59
Diesel $5.47 $21.59 $43.19

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Raymond and Kent. The current time is 16:42:48.

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.