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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.48 mi
01h 11m
Flight
25.17 mi
40.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.17 mi
Kilometers
40.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.48 mi
Kilometers
87.67 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 AM PDT
Return by in Tracyton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracyton
2026-04-19T03:27
Arrive Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tracyton
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
Gig Harbor
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Tracyton
27.2 mi
00h 35m
To Kent
27.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto May Street Northwest

    759 ft · 15 sec · May Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest Riddell Road

    765 ft · 19 sec · Northwest Riddell Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tracyton Beach Road Northwest

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Tracyton Beach Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Lebo Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lebo Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Juniper Street

    158 m · 14 sec · Juniper Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Callahan Drive

    832 ft · 30 sec · Callahan Drive

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Warren Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Warren Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · 11th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Callow Avenue

    2665 ft · 1 min · North Callow Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Charleston Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward Charleston Boulevard

    2804 ft · 53 sec · Charleston Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 3 South: Shelton

    2532 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  15. 15

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  23. 23

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

    988 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

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

    2850 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  26. 26

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

    1449 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Willis Street

    1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street

  28. 28

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

    73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

    984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  32. 32

    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.

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 50%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 16%
Valley Freeway
4.78 mi · 9%
State Route 18
2.42 mi · 4%
State Highway 3 West
1.79 mi · 3%
Tracyton Beach Road Northwest
1.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gig Harbor
00h 35m from Tracyton
Leave By
4:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gig Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 7.3 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Gig Harbor
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Tacoma City Hall
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Tacoma City Hall

Tacoma , WA
747 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.7/5 6 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

35 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

36 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tracyton and Kent. Straight-line distance: 25.17 mi (40.5 km).

Tracyton

#1 Tracyton

Census designated place

Population5,233
Coordinates47.6089800, -122.6551400
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: May Street Northwest (-122.655415, 47.608982)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $10.05
Round trip
$20.09
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tracyton and Kent. The current time is 03:27:26.

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.