How far is Tracyton, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Tracyton, WA to Kent, WA is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 11m.
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.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tracyton and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tracyton and Kent.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto May Street Northwest
759 ft · 15 sec · May Street Northwest
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Continue on Northwest Riddell Road
765 ft · 19 sec · Northwest Riddell Road
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Turn right onto Tracyton Beach Road Northwest
1.7 mi · 3 min · Tracyton Beach Road Northwest
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Continue on Lebo Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Lebo Boulevard
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Turn left onto Juniper Street
158 m · 14 sec · Juniper Street
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Continue on Callahan Drive
832 ft · 30 sec · Callahan Drive
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Turn straight onto Warren Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1.5 km · 3 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto North Callow Avenue
2665 ft · 1 min · North Callow Avenue
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Continue on Charleston Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward Charleston Boulevard
2804 ft · 53 sec · Charleston Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 3 South: Shelton
2532 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
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Continue on West State Route 16
915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16
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Continue on State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
988 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
2850 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 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 Tracyton and Kent.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 16
Continue on State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Tracyton and 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 Tracyton to Kent?
The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Tracyton and 27.3 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 4:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.05 one way or $20.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Tracyton and Chance Light Rain near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Lakewood City Hall
Tacoma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tracyton and Kent. Straight-line distance: 25.17 mi (40.5 km).
#1 Tracyton
Census designated place
| Population | 5,233 |
| Coordinates | 47.6089800, -122.6551400 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
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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