Origin
Kent, WA
Late night in Kent on Saturday
Local time
4:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to Coulee Dam, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
229 mi
369 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coulee Dam, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kent, WA to Coulee Dam, WA covers 229 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Gowe Street, East Titus Street, East Smith Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.5 miles from Kent, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 229 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 229 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Gowe 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kent, WA to Coulee Dam, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Gowe Street | — | — |
| East Titus Street | — | — |
| East Smith Street | — | — |
| Canyon Drive | — | — |
| Southeast 256th Street | — | — |
| Southeast Kent Kangley Road | — | — |
| Southeast Kent-Kangley Road | — | — |
| Southeast 272nd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Gowe Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Coulee Dam, WA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
2
Turn left onto West Gowe Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Gowe Street
3
Continue on East Titus Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Titus Street
4
Turn right onto East Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Smith Street
5
Continue on Canyon Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Canyon Drive
6
Continue on Southeast 256th Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast 256th Street
7
Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
8
Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
9
Continue on Southeast 272nd Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast 272nd Street
10
Turn left onto WA 18 East: North Bend
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
WA 18 East: North Bend
11
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
16 mi
·
20 min
·
State Route 18
12
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Spokane
14
Merge slight left
126 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward WA 283 North: Ephrata, Soap Lake
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 283 North: Ephrata, Soap Lake
16
Continue on Burke Spur
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Burke Spur
17
Turn right
20 mi
·
26 min
18
Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
394 ft
·
14 sec
·
5th Avenue Southwest
19
Turn left onto Alder Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Alder Street Southwest
20
Continue on Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Alder Street Northwest
21
Turn right
3.7 mi
·
5 min
22
Turn left
21 mi
·
29 min
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
24
Continue on Coulee Boulevard
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Coulee Boulevard
25
Continue on Grand Coulee Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Grand Coulee Avenue
26
Continue on Midway Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Midway Avenue
27
Continue on Coulee Corridor
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Coulee Corridor
28
Continue on State Route 155
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Route 155
29
Continue on Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
30
Turn right onto State Highway 155
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Highway 155
31
Continue on Roosevelt Way
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Roosevelt Way
32
Arrive at your destination
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 114.5 miles from Kent, WA, or about 2h 22m 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 50 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.5 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coulee Dam, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kent, 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 Kent, WA
This is one driving day of about 229 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Kent, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.5 mi from Kent, WA · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.5 miles from Kent, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coulee Dam, WA
The final approach into Coulee Dam, 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 Coulee Dam, 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
$47.93 one way
$95.86 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $50.26 | $100.53 |
| premium | $5.77 | $52.00 | $104.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.56 | $101.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.7 | 0 | $24.04 | $10.99 |
| Efficient EV | 57.3 | 0 | $20.04 | $9.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.06 | $14.66 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Coulee Dam, WA
Late night in Coulee Dam on Saturday
Local time
4:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°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
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kent, WA to Coulee Dam, WA covers 229 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Gowe Street, East Titus Street, East Smith Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.5 miles from Kent, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.93 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kent, WA to Coulee Dam, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kent, WA to Coulee Dam, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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