Origin
Kent, WA
Evening in Kent on Friday
Local time
8:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to Forks, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
178.8 mi
288 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 2m
★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forks, WA
Wilawan Pantukang
Trip Overview
The drive from Kent, WA to Forks, WA covers 178.8 miles and takes about 4h 15m 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, 4th Avenue South, West Willis Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.42 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
89.4 miles from Kent, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 178.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m 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 15m drive with frequent turns across 178.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 15m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kent, WA to Forks, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Gowe Street | — | — |
| 4th Avenue South | — | — |
| West Willis Street | — | — |
| WA 167 South | — | — |
| Valley Freeway | — | — |
| WA 18 West | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| I 5 | — | — |
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 Forks, WA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
4 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
2
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Gowe Street
3
Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
4th Avenue South
4
Turn slight right
184 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn straight onto West Willis Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Willis Street
6
Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
WA 167 South: Auburn
7
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
WA 18 West: Federal Way
9
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 5 South: Tacoma
13
Merge slight left
7.2 mi
·
9 min
14
Keep slight right
1.3 mi
·
1 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
16
Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
WA 16 West: Union Avenue
17
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
36 min
18
Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 3 Northwest
19
Turn left onto Hood Canal Bridge
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Hood Canal Bridge
20
Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hood Canal Floating Bridge
21
Continue on State Route 104
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Route 104
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 104
23
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 104
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 104
25
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 104
26
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 104
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Highway 104
27
Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway
35 mi
·
51 min
·
Olympic Highway
28
Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street
394 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Front Street
29
Merge slight left onto East Front Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Front Street
30
Turn left onto North Race Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Race Street
31
Turn right onto Lauridsen Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lauridsen Boulevard
32
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lauridsen Boulevard
55 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
East Lauridsen Boulevard
33
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 89.4 miles from Kent, WA, or about 2h 7m 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 39 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.4 miles or 2h 7m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forks, 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 178.8 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 89.4 mi from Kent, WA · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.4 miles from Kent, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Forks, WA
The final approach into Forks, 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 Forks, 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
$37.42 one way
$74.84 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $39.24 | $78.49 |
| premium | $5.77 | $40.60 | $81.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.48 | $78.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.77 | $8.58 |
| Efficient EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.65 | $7.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.5 | 0 | $25.03 | $11.44 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Forks, WA
Evening in Forks on Friday
Local time
8:24 PM
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
4h 15m 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 Forks, WA covers 178.8 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Gowe Street, 4th Avenue South, West Willis Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.4 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 $37.42 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 15m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kent, WA to Forks, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kent, WA to Forks, 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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