How far is it from Covington, WA, to Kent, WA, ?

The distance between Covington, WA, and Kent, WA, is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Covington, WA, to Kent, WA, ?

The drive from Covington, WA, to Kent, WA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Covington, WA, to Kent, WA, ?

The fastest route from Covington, WA, to Kent, WA, covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Kent, WA from Covington, WA?

Kent, WA lies roughly to the west of Covington, WA.

Are there charging stations between Covington, WA and Kent, WA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Covington, WA to Kent, WA, including BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA) (350 kW); Central Highlands Plaza (350 kW); Fred Meyer WBN Burien #28 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 83.

Covington, WA Kent, WA

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Covington, WA to Kent, WA takes about 20 min via Southeast 240th Street. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 8 mi

1 Depart onto State Route 18 1 mi
2 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
3 Keep slightly left 109 yd
4 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Southeast 256th Street 101 yd
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Southeast 256th Street 173 yd
6 Enter roundabout right onto Southeast 256th Street 46 yd
7 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Southeast 256th Street 2 mi
8 Enter rotary right onto Southeast 256th Street 60 yd

9 Exit rotary slightly right onto Southeast 256th Street 1 mi
10 Turn right onto 148th Avenue Southeast 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left onto Southeast 240th Street 4 mi
12 Continue straight onto South 240th Street 1 mi
13 Turn right onto 98th Avenue South 123 yd
14 Turn left 1 mi
15 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Kent, WA to Covington, WA covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

83 chargers

BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA)CCS, Type1 · 311 4th. Ave. N. Kent, Washington 98032, Kent, WA, 98032350 kW
Central Highlands PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 4601 NE Sunset Blvd., Renton, WA, 98059350 kW
Fred Meyer WBN Burien #28CCS, CHAdeMO · 14300 1st Ave S, Burien, WA, 98168350 kW
IKEA Store 488 (Seattle, WA)CCS · 601 SW 41st Street, Renton, WA, 98057350 kW
Langston LandingCCS · 322 Washington Ave S, Kent, WA, 98032350 kW

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Kent, WA → Maple Valley, WA11 mi · 25 min Kent, WA → Everett, WA46 mi · 1 h 10 min Kent, WA → Normandy Park, WA11 mi · 25 min Kent, WA → Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW)29 mi · 50 min Kent, WA → Lakeland North, WA8 mi · 20 min Kent, WA → Shadow Lake, WA9 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Covington, WA, {fromState} to Kent, WA, {toState}?: The distance between Covington, WA, {fromState} and Kent, WA, {toState} is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Covington, WA, {fromState} to Kent, WA, {toState}?: The drive from Covington, WA, {fromState} to Kent, WA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Covington, WA, {fromState} to Kent, WA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Covington, WA, {fromState} to Kent, WA, {toState} covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Kent, WA from Covington, WA?: Kent, WA lies roughly to the west of Covington, WA.
Are there charging stations between Covington, WA and Kent, WA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Covington, WA to Kent, WA, including BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA) (350 kW); Central Highlands Plaza (350 kW); Fred Meyer WBN Burien #28 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 83.

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