Origin
Centralia, WA
Afternoon in Centralia on Monday
Local time
12:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centralia, WA to Kent, WA
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
72.2 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
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6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centralia, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
The drive from Centralia, WA to Kent, WA covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harrison Avenue, I 5 North, WA 18 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.1 miles from Centralia, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 72.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harrison Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Centralia, WA to Kent, WA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Centralia, WA to Kent, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 18 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 167 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 516 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Willis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Harrison Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centralia, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on Harrison Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
3
Take the ramp right toward I 5 North
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 5 North
4
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
59 min
5
Keep slight right
8.2 mi
·
10 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
7
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 18
8
Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
9
Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
10
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
12
Turn right onto West Willis Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Willis Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South
240 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Avenue South
14
Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
4th Avenue South
15
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Gowe Street
16
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
2nd Avenue South
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.1 miles from Centralia, WA, or about 38m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 72.2 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kent, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Centralia, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Centralia, WA
This is one driving day of about 72.2 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Centralia, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Centralia, WA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Centralia, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kent, WA
The final approach into Kent, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kent, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.15 one way
$30.31 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| premium | $5.77 | $16.40 | $32.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Monday
Local time
12:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m 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 Centralia, WA to Kent, WA covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harrison Avenue, I 5 North, WA 18 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 miles from Centralia, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.15 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 Centralia, WA to Kent, WA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Centralia, WA to Kent, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Centralia, WA to Kent, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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