Origin
Kent, WA
Morning in Kent on Friday
Local time
9:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to Fairwood, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
286.8 mi
462 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
★
6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairwood, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Kent, WA to Fairwood, WA covers 286.8 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, State Route 18, US 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 254.6 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.02 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
143.4 miles from Kent, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 286.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 32m highway drive covering 286.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and State Route 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 254.6 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 22 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 254.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Gowe Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 286.8 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: near the start (West Gowe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (WA 18 / State Route 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Gowe Street
Turn left onto West Gowe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left toward WA 18 East: North Bend
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward WA 18 East: North Bend
5
6.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
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WA 18 / State Route 18
Merge onto WA 18 / State Route 18
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
22.9 mi into trip
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~35m in
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I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
283.9 mi into trip
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~5h 26m in
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US 395 / North Division Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 / North Division Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 254.6 mi | 4h 36m |
| State Route 18 | 15.7 mi | 20m |
| US 2 | 6.3 mi | 15m |
| Southeast 272nd Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| North Division Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Kent Kangley Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Canyon Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Hastings Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 254.6 mi, about 4h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Fairwood, WA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
7 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
2
Turn left onto West Gowe Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Gowe Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on East Titus Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Titus Street
4
Turn right onto WA 516
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Smith Street
5
Continue on WA 516
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Canyon Drive
6
Continue on WA 516
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast 256th Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 516
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
8
Continue on WA 516
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on WA 516
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast 272nd Street
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward WA 18 East: North Bend
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto WA 18
16 mi
·
20 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on WA 18
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
14
Merge onto I 90
252 mi
·
4 hr 32 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
16
Take the exit onto US 2; US 395
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 2; US 395
Toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; US 395
6.1 mi
·
14 min
·
US 2; US 395
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Division Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto East Hastings Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hastings Road
20
Turn left onto West Bellwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Bellwood Drive
21
Turn left
379 ft
·
27 sec
22
Arrive at 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 143.4 miles from Kent, WA, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 254.6 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 63 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.4 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairwood, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 286.8 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 254.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.4 mi from Kent, WA · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.4 miles from Kent, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 254.6 miles.
Arriving in Fairwood, WA
The final approach into Fairwood, 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 Fairwood, WA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.02 one way
$120.05 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $62.95 | $125.90 |
| premium | $5.77 | $65.13 | $130.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.32 | $126.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86 | 1 | $30.11 | $13.77 |
| Efficient EV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.10 | $11.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.7 | 1 | $40.15 | $18.36 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Fairwood, WA
Morning in Fairwood on Friday
Local time
9:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 32m 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 Fairwood, WA covers 286.8 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, State Route 18, US 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.4 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 $60.02 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 286.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Gowe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (WA 18 / State Route 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kent, WA to Fairwood, 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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