How far is Wauna, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Wauna, WA to Kent, WA is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Washington.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauna and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauna and Kent.
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Start on the route
21 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
145 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 16 East
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right
13.1 mi · 17 min
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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 Wauna 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.
WA 16 East
Merge slight right
13.1 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wauna and Sunny near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauna to Kent?
The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Wauna and 17 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauna and Sunny near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Tacoma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tacoma.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauna and Kent. Straight-line distance: 19.08 mi (30.7 km).
#1 Wauna
Situated in Pierce County on the Key Peninsula, this community lies at an elevation of approximately 10 feet along a sandspit separating Henderson Bay from Burley Lagoon.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3789900, -122.6426300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.44 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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