How far is Vashon, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Vashon, WA to Kent, WA is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
Town in 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 Vashon and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vashon and Kent.
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Start on 98th Place Southwest
8 m · 9 sec · 98th Place Southwest
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Turn left onto Southwest Bank Road
49 m · 9 sec · Southwest Bank Road
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Turn right onto Vashon Highway Southwest
4.6 mi · 9 min · Vashon Highway Southwest
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Continue on Ferry Dock
888 ft · 1 min · Ferry Dock
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry
3.4 mi · 20 min · Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry
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Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
861 ft · 16 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
140 m · 16 sec · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Turn left onto Southwest Wildwood Place
791 ft · 30 sec · Southwest Wildwood Place
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Turn right onto 45th Avenue Southwest
1232 ft · 42 sec · 45th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Marine View Drive Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Marine View Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Southwest 106th Street
1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 106th Street
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Continue on Southwest 107th Way
1233 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 107th Way
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Continue on Southwest 107th Street
1581 ft · 48 sec · Southwest 107th Street
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue Southwest
2908 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
1.3 km · 2 min · Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left onto Southwest 128th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 128th Street
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Continue on South 128th Street
1633 ft · 39 sec · South 128th Street
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Take the ramp right toward WA 509 South: Des Moines
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Des Moines, South 188th Street
2347 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
707 ft · 17 sec · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
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Continue on South 188th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 188th Street
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Turn right onto International Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · International Boulevard
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Continue on Pacific Highway South
1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South Kent Des Moines Road
3 mi · 4 min · South Kent Des Moines Road
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Continue on West Willis Street
2398 ft · 59 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 Vashon 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.
Vashon Highway Southwest
Turn right onto Vashon Highway Southwest
4.64 mi · 00h 09m
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 Vashon 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 Vashon to Kent?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Burien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Vashon and 15.4 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 4:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Vashon and Chance Light Rain near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Burien
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burien.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vashon and Kent. Straight-line distance: 11.48 mi (18.47 km).
#1 Vashon
Town on Vashon Island in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 10,624 |
| Coordinates | 47.4473200, -122.4598500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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
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