Origin
Woodway, WA
Afternoon in Woodway on Friday
Local time
12:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodway, 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
46m
Distance
36.1 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
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodway, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Woodway, WA to Kent, WA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Algonquin Road, 226th Street Southwest, Edmonds Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 46m drive with frequent turns across 36.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Algonquin Road 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 Woodway, WA to Kent, WA is easy. At 46m 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 Woodway, WA to Kent, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Road | — | — |
| 226th Street Southwest | — | — |
| Edmonds Way | — | — |
| North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | — | — |
| Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
| I 405 North | — | — |
| WA 167 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Algonquin Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodway, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on Woodway Park Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Woodway Park Road
2
Turn left onto Algonquin Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Algonquin Road
3
Continue on 226th Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
226th Street Southwest
4
Turn right onto Edmonds Way
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Edmonds Way
5
Turn straight onto North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
6
Continue on Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South: Seattle
8
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
28 min
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Renton
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 405 North: Renton
10
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
12
Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
13
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
15
Turn left onto Central Avenue North
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Avenue North
16
Turn right onto East Gowe Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Gowe Street
17
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
2nd Avenue South
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Woodway, WA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Woodway, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kent, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Kent, 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
$7.56 one way
$15.11 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.92 | $15.85 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 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 | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
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.
Destination
Kent, WA
Afternoon in Kent on Friday
Local time
12:12 PM
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
3 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
46m 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 Woodway, WA to Kent, WA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Algonquin Road, 226th Street Southwest, Edmonds Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Woodway, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.56 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 Woodway, WA to Kent, WA is easy. At 46m 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 Woodway, WA to Kent, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woodway, WA to Kent, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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