Trip from Kent, WA to Summit View, WA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Valley Freeway, WA 161, Canyon Road East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Kent, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Kent, WA to Summit View, WA?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

33m

Distance

22.4 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 30m ★

6 AM

0h 33m

8 AM

0h 39m

10 AM

0h 35m

12 PM

0h 34m

3 PM

0h 35m

5 PM

0h 38m

8 PM

0h 31m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kent, WA to Summit View, WA covers 22.4 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Valley Freeway, WA 161, Canyon Road East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on Valley Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 33m highway drive covering 22.4 miles, with most of the trip on Valley Freeway and WA 161. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.9 miles on Valley Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Valley Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and WA 161. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left toward WA 167 South: Auburn

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward WA 167 South: Auburn

5

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | WA 167 / Valley Freeway

Merge onto WA 167 / Valley Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

13.9 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Oly...

7

20.2 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward Canyon Road, Summit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Canyon Road, Summit

6

20.6 mi into trip | ~28m in | Canyon Road East

Turn left onto Canyon Road East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Kent, WA and Summit View, WA, road signs point toward Olympia and Summit.

Olympia

13.9 mi in | ~18m

Summit

20.2 mi in | ~27m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Valley Freeway	12.9 mi	16m
WA 161	5.4 mi	6m
Canyon Road East	1.5 mi	3m
West Willis Street	0.4 mi	<1m
4th Avenue South	0.2 mi	<1m
West Gowe Street	0.1 mi	<1m
2nd Avenue South	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Valley Freeway — 12.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Summit View, WA.

1

Start on 2nd Avenue South

10 ft · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South

2

Turn right onto West Gowe Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West Gowe Street

3

Turn left onto 4th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 4th Avenue South

4

Turn slight right

182 ft · 6 sec

5

Turn straight onto WA 516

0.4 mi · 53 sec · West Willis Street

6

Turn left

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward WA 167 South: Auburn Use the left lane.

7

Merge onto WA 167

13 mi · 16 min · Valley Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Continue on WA 161; WA 512

5.4 mi · 6 min · WA 161; WA 512

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward Canyon Road, Summit Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Turn left onto Canyon Road East

1.5 mi · 2 min · Canyon Road East

Use the left lane.

12

Continue on Canyon Road East

393 ft · 19 sec · Canyon Road East

13

Turn right

74 ft · 7 sec

14

Turn right

0.2 mi · 1 min

15

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.69 one way

$9.38 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$4.92	$9.83
premium	$5.77	$5.09	$10.17
diesel	$5.61	$4.95	$9.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.7	$2.35	$1.08
Efficient EV	5.6	$1.96	$0.90
EV Truck/SUV	9	$3.14	$1.43

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Afternoon in Kent on Thursday

Local time

3:42 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Summit View, WA

Afternoon in Summit View on Thursday

Local time

3:42 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

33m 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 Summit View, WA covers 22.4 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Valley Freeway, WA 161, Canyon Road East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.2 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 $4.69 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Kent, WA and Summit View, WA, road signs point toward Olympia and Summit.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.

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