Trip from East Wenatchee Bench, WA to Kent, WA

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

148.5 mi

239 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 58m ★

6 AM

3h 9m

8 AM

3h 32m

10 AM

3h 17m

12 PM

3h 15m

3 PM

3h 18m

5 PM

3h 31m

8 PM

3h 2m

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

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East Wenatchee Bench, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Wenatchee Bench, WA to Kent, WA covers 148.5 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, US 97, State Route 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.17 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.2 miles from East Wenatchee Bench, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 9m highway drive covering 148.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US 97. The longest continuous stretch is about 60 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 60 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.7 miles in near US 97 / US 2.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 148.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.7 miles (US 97 / US 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

19.7 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 97 / US 2

Take the exit onto US 97 / US 2 toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle

125.6 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Take the exit toward WA 18 West: Auburn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25 Toward WA 18 West: Auburn

125.9 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left / right lanes. Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn,...

142.1 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in

Take the exit toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covingt...

148 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | East Titus Street

Turn left onto East Titus Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between East Wenatchee Bench, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Ellensburg, Seattle, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.

Ellensburg

19.7 mi in | ~28m | via US 97

Seattle

19.7 mi in | ~28m | via US 97

Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn

125.9 mi in | ~2h 34m

Tacoma

125.9 mi in | ~2h 34m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	60 mi	1h 6m
US 97	35.3 mi	44m
State Route 18	15.8 mi	20m
US 2	14.5 mi	19m
WA 970	9.9 mi	12m
Sunset Highway	2.9 mi	5m
Southeast 272nd Street	2 mi	3m
Southeast Kent Kangley Road	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 60 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Wenatchee Bench, WA and Kent, WA.

Start on Eastmont Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Eastmont Avenue

Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · 15th Street Northeast

Turn right onto WA 28

2.8 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway

Turn left onto US 2; US 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 2/97

Continue on US 2; US 97

1.1 mi · 1 min · Odabashian Bridge

Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97

137 ft · 5 sec · US 2; US 97

Continue on US 2; US 97

0.4 mi · 44 sec · US 2; US 97

Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; US 97

140 ft · 2 sec · US 2; US 97

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2; US 97

14 mi · 17 min · US 2; US 97

Take the exit onto US 97

0.3 mi · 46 sec · US 2

Toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 97

35 mi · 44 min · US 97

Continue on WA 970

9.8 mi · 12 min · WA 970

Turn left onto WA 970

0.2 mi · 18 sec · WA 970

Turn left onto WA 970

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 90 West

Merge onto I 90

60 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 25 Toward WA 18 West: Auburn Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

448 ft · 13 sec

Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Merge onto WA 18

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

Continue on WA 18

16 mi · 20 min · State Route 18

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto WA 516

2.0 mi · 3 min · Southeast 272nd Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on WA 516

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

Continue on WA 516

1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on WA 516

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Southeast 256th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on WA 516

1.0 mi · 1 min · Canyon Drive

Continue on WA 516

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East Smith Street

Turn left onto East Titus Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East Titus Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on East Gowe Street

0.3 mi · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

10 ft · 0 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Arrive at destination

2nd Avenue South

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 74.2 miles from East Wenatchee Bench, WA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60 miles.

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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.2 miles or 1h 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kent, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving East Wenatchee Bench, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 East Wenatchee Bench, WA

This is one driving day of about 148.5 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Wenatchee Bench, WA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 60 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.2 mi from East Wenatchee Bench, WA · 1h 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yakima, WA

74 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

Monroe, WA

Fuel and coffee

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

Yakima, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.2 miles from East Wenatchee Bench, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60 miles.

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

$31.17 one way

$62.33 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$32.55	$65.09
premium	$5.77	$33.74	$67.48
diesel	$5.64	$32.99	$65.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.6	$15.59	$7.13
Efficient EV	37.1	$12.99	$5.94
EV Truck/SUV	59.4	$20.79	$9.50

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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

East Wenatchee Bench, WA

Evening in East Wenatchee Bench on Sunday

Local time

8:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kent, WA

Evening in Kent on Sunday

Local time

8:54 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

4 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

3h 9m 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 East Wenatchee Bench, WA to Kent, WA covers 148.5 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, US 97, State Route 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 74.2 miles from East Wenatchee Bench, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between East Wenatchee Bench, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Ellensburg, Seattle, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.

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Trip from East Wenatchee Bench, WA to Kent, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kent, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

East Wenatchee Bench, WA

Kent, WA

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 9m on the road

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