How far is Sultan, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Sultan, WA to Kent, WA is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.8 mi
01h 01m
Flight
38.56 mi
62.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.56 mi
Kilometers
62.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.8 mi
Kilometers
81.75 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sat, Apr 18, 11:31 PM PDT
Return by in Sultan
Sun, Apr 19, 12:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sultan
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Kent
Sat, Apr 18, 11:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sultan
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
Kingsgate
WA

Census designated place

From Sultan
24.9 mi
00h 30m
To Kent
25.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    93 m · 15 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stevens Pass Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Stevens Pass Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward WA 522 West

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 522

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 522

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 522

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    20.4 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

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

    2523 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1460 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Gowe Street

    930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sultan and Kent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stevens Pass Highway
7.92 mi · 16%
State Route 522
5.76 mi · 11%
Valley Freeway
4.63 mi · 9%
State Highway 522
3.76 mi · 7%
WA 522 West
3.76 mi · 7%
Central Avenue North
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

20.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 30m from Sultan
Leave By
4:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Sultan and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Sultan and 25.9 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Sultan and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sultan and Kent. Straight-line distance: 38.56 mi (62.06 km).

Sultan

#1 Sultan

City in USA

Population5,673
Coordinates47.8626000, -121.8165100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-121.816489, 47.8626)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.79 L · about $9.37
Round trip
$18.73
3.58 gal · 13.58 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.37 $18.73
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.96 $19.93
Premium $5.77 $10.33 $20.66
Diesel $5.47 $9.79 $19.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sultan and Kent. The current time is 22:30:29.

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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.