Origin
Kent, WA
Afternoon in Kent on Thursday
Local time
2:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to Tukwila, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tukwila, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kent, WA to Tukwila, WA covers 7.8 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Meeker Street, Washington Avenue North, West Valley Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 15m drive with frequent turns across 7.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Meeker 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 Tukwila, WA is easy. At 15m 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 Tukwila, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Meeker Street | — | — |
| Washington Avenue North | — | — |
| West Valley Highway | — | — |
| 68th Avenue South | — | — |
| Interurban Avenue South | — | — |
| South 141st Place | — | — |
| 58th Avenue South | — | — |
| South 144th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Meeker Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Tukwila, WA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue South
230 ft
·
14 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
2
Turn left onto West Meeker Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Meeker Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Meeker Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Meeker Street
4
Turn right onto Washington Avenue North
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Washington Avenue North
5
Turn straight onto West Valley Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Valley Highway
6
Continue on 68th Avenue South
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
68th Avenue South
7
Continue on West Valley Highway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Valley Highway
8
Continue on Interurban Avenue South
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Interurban Avenue South
9
Turn left onto South 141st Place
446 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 141st Place
10
Continue on 58th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
58th Avenue South
11
Turn right onto South 144th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 144th Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.26 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Tukwila, WA
Afternoon in Tukwila on Thursday
Local time
2:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°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
19 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
15m 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 Tukwila, WA covers 7.8 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Meeker Street, Washington Avenue North, West Valley Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 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 $1.63 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 Tukwila, WA is easy. At 15m 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 Tukwila, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kent, WA to Tukwila, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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