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Trip from Kent, WA to Woodway, WA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

51m

Distance

36.3 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Woodway, WA, WA

Woodway, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

The drive from Kent, WA to Woodway, WA covers 36.3 miles and takes about 51m 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 $7.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m 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 51m drive with frequent turns across 36.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 Woodway, WA is easy. At 51m 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 Woodway, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Gowe Street
4th Avenue South
West Willis Street
South Kent Des Moines Road
WA 104
WA 104 West
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

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 Woodway, 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

0.4 mi · 58 sec · West Willis Street
6

Continue on South Kent Des Moines Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · South Kent Des Moines Road
7

Take the exit right

0.2 mi · 18 sec
8

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 50 sec
9

Merge slight left

28 mi · 34 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park

0.2 mi · 31 sec · WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
11

Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds

0.3 mi · 28 sec · WA 104 West: Edmonds
12

Keep slight right to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry

0.1 mi · 14 sec · WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
13

Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
14

Continue on North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

0.4 mi · 45 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
15

Keep slight right to continue on Edmonds Way

2.2 mi · 4 min · Edmonds Way
16

Turn left onto 226th Street Southwest

0.3 mi · 48 sec · 226th Street Southwest
17

Turn straight onto Algonquin Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Algonquin Road
18

Turn right onto Woodway Park Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Woodway Park Road
19

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.1 mi from Kent, WA · 25m into the drive

city in and county seat of King County, State of Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seattle, WA

18 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.

Popular next leg

Seattle, WA to Woodway, WA

16.6 mi · 26m

Pacing Suggestions

Shoreline, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seattle, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Kent, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Woodway, WA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Woodway, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.60 one way

$15.19 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $7.97 $15.93
premium $5.77 $8.24 $16.49
diesel $5.61 $8.01 $16.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45
EV Truck/SUV 14.5 0 $5.08 $2.32

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kent, WA

Night in Kent on Thursday

Local time

10:23 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodway, WA

Night in Woodway on Thursday

Local time

10:23 PM

PDT

Current temp

50°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

3 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

51m 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 Woodway, WA covers 36.3 miles and takes about 51m 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 18.1 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 $7.60 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 Woodway, WA is easy. At 51m 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 Woodway, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kent, WA to Woodway, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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