Origin
Boulevard Park, WA
Evening in Boulevard Park on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulevard Park, WA to Kent, WA
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulevard Park, WA
Bhaskar Barman
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Boulevard Park to Kent, this 13-mile trip is a quick transit spanning just 20 minutes. You will primarily utilize the Valley Freeway, WA 518, and I-405 to navigate between these two Pacific Coast locations. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of only $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly option for your commute or regional errands. You will find this a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over leisure, making it ideal for those who simply need to get from point A to point B without any fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.5 miles from Boulevard Park, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive is composed of roughly 66% interstate and state route travel, meaning you will spend the majority of your time at cruising speeds. You can expect a consistent flow as you transition between major thoroughfares, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring over 4.4 miles on the Valley Freeway. Because this is a high-speed transit route, the experience is functional rather than scenic. You will notice the character of the road remains relatively uniform throughout the journey, providing a steady, predictable pace that is easy to manage behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Valley Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and WA 518. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Des Moines Memorial Drive South.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 13 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Des Moines Memorial Drive South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (WA 518): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
4.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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WA 518
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518 toward I 405 North: Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 North: Renton
8
6.1 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
8
6.5 mi into trip
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~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
7
11.3 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the exit toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
Towns Along This Route
Between Boulevard Park, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Auburn and 84Th Avenue South.
Auburn
6.1 mi in
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~9m
84Th Avenue South
11.3 mi in
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~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| WA 518 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| I 405 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Des Moines Memorial Drive South | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue North | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South 128th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Gowe Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 14th Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulevard Park, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on 14th Avenue South
266 ft
·
14 sec
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14th Avenue South
2
Turn left onto South 128th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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South 128th Street
3
Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Use the none lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto WA 518
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 518
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
WA 518
Toward I 405 North: Renton
Use the slight left lane.
7
Continue on I 405
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto WA 167
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Central Avenue North
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Avenue North
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto East Gowe Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Gowe Street
Use the none lane.
14
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
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0 sec
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2nd Avenue South
15
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Trip Plan
Since the entire journey takes only 20 minutes, you have maximum flexibility in your scheduling and do not need to worry about planning for intermediate stops. To avoid the heaviest traffic, try to time your departure outside of peak commuting hours, as the reliance on I-405 and the Valley Freeway can lead to congestion. Keep your gas tank topped off before you head out, though your total fuel expenditure will stay right around $3 for the 13-mile distance. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert during the transition between WA 518 and the freeway interchange, as the signage can be quick to appear. Enjoy the simplicity of this short drive and the ease of reaching your destination in under half an hour.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.5 miles from Boulevard Park, WA, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.5 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kent, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boulevard Park, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boulevard Park, WA
This is one driving day of about 13 miles and 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boulevard Park, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Valley Freeway for about 4.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.5 mi from Boulevard Park, WA · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.5 miles from Boulevard Park, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kent, WA
The final approach into Kent, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kent, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.46 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kent, WA
Evening in Kent on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boulevard Park, WA to Kent, WA covers 13 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Valley Freeway, WA 518, I 405. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Boulevard Park, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 13 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Des Moines Memorial Drive South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (WA 518): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Boulevard Park, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Auburn and 84Th Avenue South.
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