Origin
Kent, WA
Night in Kent on Friday
Local time
11:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to Arlington, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kent, WA to Arlington, WA covers 65 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Gowe Street, 4th Avenue South, West Willis Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 65 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Gowe Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kent, WA to Arlington, WA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Kent, WA to Arlington, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Gowe Street | — | — |
| 4th Avenue South | — | — |
| West Willis Street | — | — |
| WA 167 North | — | — |
| Valley Freeway | — | — |
| I 405 North | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| WA 530 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Gowe Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Arlington, WA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
4 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
2
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Gowe Street
3
Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
4th Avenue South
4
Turn slight right
184 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn straight onto West Willis Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Willis Street
6
Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North: Renton
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
WA 167 North: Renton
7
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Valley Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405 North: Bellevue
9
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
10
Keep slight right
8.4 mi
·
10 min
11
Keep slight right
1.9 mi
·
2 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
13
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
31 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
15
Turn right onto State Highway 530 Northeast
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 530 Northeast
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
17
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
19
Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi
·
1 min
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
95 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Division Street
21
Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Division Street
22
Enter the roundabout toward the route
125 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Kent, WA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Kent, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, WA
The final approach into Arlington, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.60 one way
$27.21 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $14.27 | $28.53 |
| premium | $5.77 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Arlington, WA
Night in Arlington on Friday
Local time
11:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m 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 Kent, WA to Arlington, WA covers 65 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Gowe Street, 4th Avenue South, West Willis Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 miles from Kent, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.60 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 Kent, WA to Arlington, WA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Kent, WA to Arlington, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kent, WA to Arlington, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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