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

The distance between Tukwila, WA, and Kent, WA, is 11 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Tukwila, WA, to Kent, WA, covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Kent, WA from Tukwila, WA?

Kent, WA lies roughly to the south-east of Tukwila, WA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Tukwila, WA to Kent, WA, including BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA) (350 kW); BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA) (350 kW); Central Highlands Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 167.

Tukwila, WA Kent, WA

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Tukwila, WA to Kent, WA takes about 20 min via WA 167. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 11 mi

This 10-mile run takes about 19 minutes, starting on 48th Avenue South. From there, the route follows Macadam Road South and the Valley Freeway, ending on 98th Avenue South in Kent's Green River Valley.

1 Depart left onto 48th Avenue South 104 yd
2 Turn left onto South 144th Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Macadam Road South 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Southcenter Boulevard 1 mi
5 Turn right onto 61st Avenue South 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto Tukwila Parkway 168 yd
7 Take ramp left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 2 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Valley Freeway 5 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Central Avenue North 1 mi

14 Turn left onto East James Street 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto South 240th Street 1 mi
16 Turn left onto 98th Avenue South 123 yd
17 Turn left 1 mi
18 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Kent, WA to Tukwila, WA covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

167 chargers

BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1112 S BAILEY ST, Seattle, WA, 98108350 kW
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

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Kent, WA → Covington, WA7 mi · 15 min 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

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Tukwila, WA, {fromState} to Kent, WA, {toState}?: The distance between Tukwila, WA, {fromState} and Kent, WA, {toState} is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Tukwila, WA, {fromState} to Kent, WA, {toState}?: The drive from Tukwila, WA, {fromState} to Kent, WA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Tukwila, WA, {fromState} to Kent, WA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Tukwila, WA, {fromState} to Kent, WA, {toState} covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Kent, WA from Tukwila, WA?: Kent, WA lies roughly to the south-east of Tukwila, WA.
Are there charging stations between Tukwila, WA and Kent, WA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Tukwila, WA to Kent, WA, including BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA) (350 kW); BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA) (350 kW); Central Highlands Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 167.

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