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Trip from Kent, WA to Woodway, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

51m

Distance

36.3 mi

58 km

Drive Score

7/10

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.

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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 I 5, South Kent Des Moines Road, Edmonds Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.6 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 27.6 mi 34m
South Kent Des Moines Road 2.6 mi 3m
Edmonds Way 2.2 mi 4m
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way 0.7 mi 1m
West Willis Street 0.4 mi <1m
North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way 0.4 mi <1m
Algonquin Road 0.3 mi 1m
226th Street Southwest 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 27.6 mi, about 34m

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 · 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 · 57 sec · West Willis Street
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on WA 516

2.6 mi · 3 min · South Kent Des Moines Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
8

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · this road
9

Merge onto I 5

28 mi · 34 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 177 Toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park Use the right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Toward WA 104 West: Edmonds Use the slight left lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto WA 104

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

Continue on WA 104

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

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 104

2.2 mi · 4 min · Edmonds Way
16

Turn left onto 226th Street Southwest

0.3 mi · 48 sec · 226th Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
17

Turn straight onto Algonquin Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Algonquin Road
18

Turn right onto Woodway Park Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Woodway Park Road
19

Arrive at destination

Woodway Park Road

Where to Stop

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

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.

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.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.6 mi into trip | ~41m in

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

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

Use the right lane. Exit 177 Toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
8
31.8 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 104 West: Edmonds

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward WA 104 West: Edmonds
9
32.1 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
5
35.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | 226th Street Southwest

Turn left onto 226th Street Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 17, 2026

Origin

Kent, WA

Afternoon in Kent on Saturday

Local time

1:27 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 2 to 7 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:37PM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:33AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Destination

Woodway, WA

Afternoon in Woodway on Saturday

Local time

1:27 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Mostly Cloudy

ENE 3 to 8 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:37PM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:33AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

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

4 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

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.

What kind of drive is this?

36.3 mi in 51m, mostly highway — 27.6 mi of that is on I 5.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.6 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and South Kent Des Moines Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near I 5.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Woodway, WA, road signs point toward Lake Forest Park and Kingston Ferry.

Lake Forest Park

31.6 mi in | ~41m

Kingston Ferry

32.1 mi in | ~42m

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 (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.6 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Woodway, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodway, WA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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