Origin
Fox Island, WA
Evening in Fox Island on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox Island, WA to Kent, WA
Drive Time
48m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
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6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Fox Island, WA to Kent, WA covers 34.8 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fox Drive, Island Boulevard, 3rd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
17.4 miles from Fox Island, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 34.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fox Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fox Island, WA to Kent, WA is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fox Island, WA to Kent, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Island Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fox Island Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Warren Drive Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 70th Avenue Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 40th Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wollochet Drive Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Fox Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Island, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on 7th Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Lane
2
Turn left onto Fox Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fox Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Boulevard
4
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
5
Continue on Fox Island Bridge
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Fox Island Bridge
6
Continue on Warren Drive Northwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Drive Northwest
7
Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
70th Avenue Northwest
8
Turn right onto 40th Street Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
40th Street Northwest
9
Continue on Wollochet Drive Northwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wollochet Drive Northwest
10
Turn slight right
456 ft
·
20 sec
11
Turn straight onto Fillmore Drive Northwest
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fillmore Drive Northwest
12
Continue on 56th Street Northwest
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
56th Street Northwest
13
Turn straight onto Olympic Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Olympic Drive
14
Take the ramp slight right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
WA 16 East: Tacoma
15
Merge slight left
7.9 mi
·
10 min
16
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
2 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 5 North: Seattle
18
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
19
Keep slight right
8.2 mi
·
10 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
21
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 18
22
Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
23
Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
24
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
25
Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
26
Turn right onto West Willis Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Willis Street
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South
240 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Avenue South
28
Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4th Avenue South
29
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Gowe Street
30
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
2nd Avenue South
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 17.4 miles from Fox Island, WA, or about 24m into the drive.
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 34.8 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.4 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
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 Fox Island, 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 Fox Island, WA
This is one driving day of about 34.8 miles and 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fox Island, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Fox Island, WA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Fox Island, 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
$7.30 one way
$14.61 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
6:35 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
2 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
48m 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 Fox Island, WA to Kent, WA covers 34.8 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fox Drive, Island Boulevard, 3rd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Fox Island, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.30 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.
The drive from Fox Island, WA to Kent, WA is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fox Island, WA to Kent, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fox Island, WA to Kent, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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