How far is Wollochet, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Wollochet, WA to Kent, WA is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.88 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.1 mi
29.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.1 mi
Kilometers
29.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.88 mi
Kilometers
43.26 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Thu, Oct 15, 2:58 PM PDT
Return by in Wollochet
Thu, Oct 15, 3:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wollochet
2026-10-15T14:23
Arrive Kent
Thu, Oct 15, 2:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wollochet
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fife
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Wollochet
13.4 mi
00h 17m
To Kent
13.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Avenue Northwest

    80 m · 12 sec · 34th Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Point Fosdick Drive Northwest

    1821 ft · 50 sec · Point Fosdick Drive Northwest

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stone Drive Northwest

    6 m · 1 sec · Stone Drive Northwest

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Stone Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 3 min · Stone Drive Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jahn Avenue Northwest

    983 ft · 31 sec · Jahn Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 24th Street Northwest

    109 m · 11 sec · 24th Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma

    1111 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

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

    988 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

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

    2850 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1449 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Willis Street

    1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street

  20. 20

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

    73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

    984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 32%
WA 16 East
7.31 mi · 27%
Valley Freeway
4.78 mi · 18%
State Route 18
2.42 mi · 9%
Stone Drive Northwest
1.02 mi · 4%
WA 167 North
0.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

8.2 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fife
00h 17m from Wollochet
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wollochet and Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Fife is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Wollochet and 13.5 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.16 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wollochet and Sunny near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Fife

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 Fife and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 4.2 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 14.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.4 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fife.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

5 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

26 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

40 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

42 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wollochet and Kent. Straight-line distance: 18.1 mi (29.13 km).

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#1 Wollochet

Situated within Pierce County on the Kitsap Peninsula at an elevation of 194 feet, this unincorporated community surrounds Wollochet Bay, an inlet of the southern Puget Sound.

Population0
Coordinates47.2687100, -122.5840200
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: 34th Avenue Northwest (-122.584688, 47.268701)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
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.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $5.16
Round trip
$10.33
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $5.16 $10.33
Mid-grade $5.72 $5.43 $10.87
Premium $5.98 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $7.29 $6.93 $13.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wollochet and Kent. The current time is 14:23:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.