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43m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Artondale, WA
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If you are planning to travel from Kent to Artondale, you are looking at a straightforward 29.6-mile commute across the Pacific Coast region. Expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the I-5, the Valley Freeway, and WA-16. With a fuel budget of just $6, this is a highly economical route for a quick getaway. Since both towns reside within the same region, the transition is seamless and lacks the complexity of a long-distance cross-country haul. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
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
14.8 miles from Kent, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of heavy-duty transit roads, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.5 miles on I-5. The personality of the road is functional and fast-paced rather than winding or technical. Expect a steady, consistent flow as you transition between the Valley Freeway and WA-16. While it lacks the isolation of backroads, the infrastructure is well-suited for a direct, high-speed journey through the local landscape.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
298 ft
Total Descent
265 ft
Highest Point
357 ft
~8.6 mi in
Elevation Range
298 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 29.6 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 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Olympic Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Between Kent, WA and Artondale, WA, road signs point toward Tacoma and Bremerton.
Tacoma
Bremerton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| WA 16 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Valley Freeway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| State Route 18 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| 56th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Olympic Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wollochet Drive Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Willis Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Artondale, WA.
Start on 2nd Avenue South
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto WA 516
Turn left
Merge onto WA 167
Take the exit
Merge onto WA 18
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto WA 16
Take the exit
Turn left onto Olympic Drive
Continue on 56th Street
Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest
At end of road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest
Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest
Arrive at destination
Because this drive is only 29.6 miles, you have significant flexibility in your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a wise strategy. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops, as the 43-minute duration is short enough to drive straight through. Keep your $6 fuel budget in mind, but rest assured that the minimal distance makes this an easy trip to manage in a single sitting. For the smoothest experience, ensure your vehicle is prepped for highway speeds before merging onto the I-5 corridor. Embracing the brevity of this route allows you to maximize your time at your destination rather than on the road.
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.
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 29.6 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.8 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Artondale, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kent, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Kent, WA
This is one driving day of about 29.6 miles and 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.8 mi from Kent, WA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
A short stop after about 29.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 14.8 miles from Kent, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Artondale, 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 Artondale, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kent on Monday
Local time
12:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 8:35PM PDT until April 13 at 5:39AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Late night in Artondale on Monday
Local time
12:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 8:35PM PDT until April 13 at 5:39AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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