How far is Stanwood, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Stanwood, WA to Kent, WA is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
71.58 mi
01h 18m
Flight
59.78 mi
96.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.78 mi
Kilometers
96.2 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.58 mi
Kilometers
115.2 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM PDT
Return by in Stanwood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanwood
2026-04-23T07:09
Arrive Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanwood
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
Martha Lake
WA

Census designated place

From Stanwood
35.2 mi
00h 39m
To Kent
36.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Stanwood Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Thursday
Using Smokey Point as the closest live forecast in the Snohomish County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 102nd Avenue Northwest

    16 m · 8 sec · 102nd Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 532

    149 m · 8 sec · State Route 532

  3. 3

    Continue on 268th Street Northwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 268th Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 532

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 532

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    25.8 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue

    1460 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Gowe Street

    930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanwood 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
29.6 mi · 41%
I 405 South
27.6 mi · 39%
Valley Freeway
4.63 mi · 6%
State Route 532
4.18 mi · 6%
268th Street Northwest
1.78 mi · 2%
Central Avenue North
1.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

29.3 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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martha Lake
00h 39m from Stanwood
Leave By
3:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stanwood 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 Stanwood to Kent?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Martha Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Stanwood and 36.4 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stanwood and Mostly Sunny near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Martha Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Martha Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Martha Lake.

RAIL

Edmonds station

12 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

14 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

20 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

20 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanwood and Kent. Straight-line distance: 59.78 mi (96.2 km).

Stanwood

#1 Stanwood

City in Washington

Population7,571
Coordinates48.2412100, -122.3707100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: 102nd Avenue Northwest (-122.370686, 48.241178)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.48
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.24 $26.48
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $5.77 $14.60 $29.20
Diesel $5.47 $13.83 $27.66

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 Stanwood and Kent. The current time is 07:09:49.

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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.