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Distance from Des Moines to Kent

Driving Distance
6.1 mi 9.8 km
Flying Distance
4.4 mi 7.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Des Moines, Washington to Kent, Washington is 6.1 mi (9.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 4.4 mi (7.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 15 minutes

Traveling local streets, short in a east direction. Average speeds around 24 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Des Moines
Place Des Moines
State/Province Washington
Country US
Latitude 47.401766
Longitude -122.32429
GPS 47.401766° N, 122.32429° W
Local Time 10:59 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Kent
Place Kent
State/Province Washington
Country US
Latitude 47.383067
Longitude -122.234771
GPS 47.383067° N, 122.234771° W
Local Time 10:59 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Des Moines, Washington to Kent, Washington covers 6.1 mi (9.8 km) in a east direction. This local streets, short route typically takes 15 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (5.7-6.6 miles / 9-11 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 24 mph (39 km/h).

Available Routes

WA-509 and Kent Des Moines Rd
6.1 mi 15 minutes
Shortest
S 228th St
6.6 mi 16 minutes
Kent Des Moines Rd
5.7 mi 15 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.