How far is Snoqualmie, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Snoqualmie, WA to Kent, WA is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Snoqualmie and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snoqualmie and Kent.
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Start on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Meadowbrook Way Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Meadowbrook Way Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast North Bend Way
1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast North Bend Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast North Bend Way
27 m · 2 sec · Southeast North Bend Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast North Bend Way
1839 ft · 37 sec · Southeast North Bend Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West: Seattle
2657 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington
1907 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street
2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street
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Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast 256th Street
2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street
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Continue on Canyon Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive
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Continue on East Smith Street
572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street
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Turn left onto East Titus Street
1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street
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Continue on East Gowe Street
1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street
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Turn right 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 Snoqualmie 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.
State Route 18
Continue on State Route 18
15.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Snoqualmie 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 Snoqualmie to Kent?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Mirrormont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Snoqualmie and 12.9 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Snoqualmie and Mostly Sunny near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Mirrormont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mirrormont.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Snoqualmie and Kent. Straight-line distance: 21.69 mi (34.9 km).
#1 Snoqualmie
Town
| Population | 13,555 |
| Coordinates | 47.5287100, -121.8253900 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
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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