Cities Near Kent
Cities near Kent, Washington: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Auburn, Renton, Tacoma. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Kent, Washington is Auburn, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 5 mi / 8 km | 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Renton | 7 mi / 11 km | 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tacoma | 13 mi / 21 km | 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bellevue | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| South Hill | 17 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shoreline | 26 mi / 42 km | 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Olympia | 39 mi / 63 km | 1 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Everett | 41 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Victoria | 89 mi / 144 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bellingham | 96 mi / 154 km | 2 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Kent
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Auburn, Renton, Tacoma, Bellevue, South Hill. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Kent include Auburn, Renton, Tacoma, Bellevue, South Hill. The closest is Auburn, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.