Origin
Kent, WA
Night in Kent on Thursday
Local time
9:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to Tukwila, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 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 68th Avenue South, West Valley Highway, Interurban Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on 68th Avenue South. 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 with national parks nearby.
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.
68th Avenue South is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Meeker Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Meeker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Meeker Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (WA 181 / Washington Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Meeker Street
Turn left onto West Meeker Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Meeker Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Meeker Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WA 181 / Washington Avenue North
Turn right onto WA 181 / Washington Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South 141st Place
Turn left onto South 141st Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South 144th Street
Turn right onto South 144th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 68th Avenue South | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West Valley Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Interurban Avenue South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Meeker Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 58th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 141st Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
68th Avenue South
— 3.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Tukwila, WA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue South
229 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
2
Turn left onto West Meeker Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Meeker Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto West Meeker Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Meeker Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto WA 181
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Washington Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto West Valley Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Valley Highway
6
Continue on WA 181
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
68th Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on WA 181
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Valley Highway
8
Continue on WA 181
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Interurban Avenue South
9
Turn left onto South 141st Place
445 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 141st Place
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on 58th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
58th Avenue South
11
Turn right onto South 144th Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 144th Street
12
Arrive at destination
South 144th Street
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
Night in Tukwila on Thursday
Local time
9:02 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 68th Avenue South, West Valley Highway, Interurban Avenue South. 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.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Meeker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Meeker Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (WA 181 / Washington Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kent, WA to Tukwila, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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