Trip from Cosmopolis, WA to Kent, WA

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

96.6 mi

156 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Cosmopolis, WA, WA

Cosmopolis, WA

Boris Hamer

Trip Overview

The drive from Cosmopolis, WA to Kent, WA covers 96.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on F Street, 1st Street, State Route 107 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.27 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

48.3 miles from Cosmopolis, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 96.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
F Street 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 Cosmopolis, WA to Kent, WA is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Cosmopolis, WA to Kent, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
F Street Unavailable Refreshing
1st Street Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 107 Unavailable Refreshing
South Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Olympic Highway Unavailable Refreshing
WA 18 East Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 18 Unavailable Refreshing
WA 167 North Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: F Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cosmopolis, WA and Kent, WA.

1

Start on 3rd Street

23 ft · 3 sec · 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto F Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · F Street
3

Turn right onto 1st Street

4.1 mi · 6 min · 1st Street
4

Turn left onto State Route 107

7.0 mi · 12 min · State Route 107
5

Continue on South Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
6

Take the ramp right

0.4 mi · 53 sec
7

Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

10 mi · 12 min · Olympic Highway
8

Continue straight

21 mi · 26 min
9

Merge slight left

5.4 mi · 7 min
10

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 53 sec
11

Merge slight left

29 mi · 36 min
12

Keep slight right

8.2 mi · 10 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

0.5 mi · 1 min · WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
14

Merge slight left onto State Route 18

2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18
15

Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

0.2 mi · 24 sec · WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
16

Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

0.5 mi · 1 min · WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
17

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

4.8 mi · 5 min · Valley Freeway
18

Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
19

Turn right onto West Willis Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Willis Street
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South

240 ft · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South
21

Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South
22

Turn right onto West Gowe Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
23

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

10 ft · 2nd Avenue South
24

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 48.3 miles from Cosmopolis, WA, or about 52m 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 80 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.3 miles or 52m 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 26m

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 Cosmopolis, 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 Cosmopolis, WA

This is one driving day of about 96.6 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cosmopolis, 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 48.3 mi from Cosmopolis, WA · 52m into the drive

Downtown Centralia, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centralia, WA

48 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.

Popular next leg

Centralia, WA to Kent, WA

72.2 mi · 1h 17m

Pacing Suggestions

Tacoma, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centralia, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Cosmopolis, 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

$20.27 one way

$40.55 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $21.17 $42.34
premium $5.77 $21.95 $43.90
diesel $5.64 $21.46 $42.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29 0 $10.14 $4.64
Efficient EV 24.2 0 $8.45 $3.86
EV Truck/SUV 38.6 0 $13.52 $6.18

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cosmopolis, WA

Afternoon in Cosmopolis on Monday

Local time

12:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kent, WA

Afternoon in Kent on Monday

Local time

12:03 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 45m 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 Cosmopolis, WA to Kent, WA covers 96.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are F Street, 1st Street, State Route 107. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 miles from Cosmopolis, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.27 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 Cosmopolis, WA to Kent, WA is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Cosmopolis, WA to Kent, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cosmopolis, WA to Kent, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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