Origin
Pacific, WA
Late night in Pacific on Friday
Local time
4:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pacific, WA to Kent, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pacific, WA
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Trip Overview
This quick 8.9-mile journey from Pacific, WA to Kent, WA is easily doable in about 13 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $2, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. The drive is primarily highway-focused, with 76% of it utilizing main roads like Valley Freeway and Milwaukee Boulevard South. You'll spend most of your time on the freeway, experiencing a smooth and efficient transition between these two Pacific Coast locations. Given its short distance, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this drive, with 76% of the route utilizing major roadways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be approximately 6.7 miles on the Valley Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The drive begins on local roads before transitioning to the faster pace of the freeway system, including Milwaukee Boulevard South and Ellingson Road. While largely a freeway experience, you'll notice the shift in environment as you move between these efficient thoroughfares, designed for steady travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and Milwaukee Boulevard South. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Milwaukee Boulevard South.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 8.9 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: near the start (Milwaukee Boulevard South): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Milwaukee Boulevard South
Turn right onto Milwaukee Boulevard South
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
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 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
WA 516 / West Willis Street
Turn right onto WA 516 / West Willis Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
4th Avenue South
Enter roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Milwaukee Boulevard South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ellingson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Willis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Gowe Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue South | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 6.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pacific, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue Southeast
30 ft
·
5 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto Milwaukee Boulevard South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Milwaukee Boulevard South
3
Turn left onto Ellingson Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Ellingson Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Seattle
5
Merge onto WA 167
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto WA 516
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Willis Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
238 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Avenue South
9
Continue on 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
4th Avenue South
10
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Gowe Street
11
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
12
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.73 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
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
Kent, WA
Late night in Kent on Friday
Local time
4:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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 Pacific, WA to Kent, WA covers 8.9 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Valley Freeway, Milwaukee Boulevard South, Ellingson Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Pacific, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.86 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 8.9 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: near the start (Milwaukee Boulevard South): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pacific, WA to Kent, 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.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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