Origin
Kent, WA
Night in Kent on Friday
Local time
11:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to Ocean Shores, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
119.4 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Shores, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kent, WA to Ocean Shores, WA covers 119.4 miles and takes about 2h 50m 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 $24.99 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
59.7 miles from Kent, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 119.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m 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 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 119.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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.
The drive from Kent, WA to Ocean Shores, WA is easy. At 2h 50m 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 Kent, WA to Ocean Shores, 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 Ocean Shores, 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
30 mi
·
36 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
16
Continue straight
5.5 mi
·
6 min
17
Keep slight left
21 mi
·
26 min
18
Continue on Olympic Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Olympic Highway
19
Continue on East Wishkah Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wishkah Street
20
Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
397 ft
·
12 sec
·
Fuller Way
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street
174 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Market Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
23
Turn right onto North Alder Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Alder Street
24
Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sumner Avenue
25
Continue on Riverside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
26
Turn right onto Levee Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Levee Street
27
Turn left onto Emerson Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Emerson Avenue
28
Continue on State Route 109
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Route 109
29
Turn left onto State Route 115
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 115
30
Continue on Damon Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Damon Road
31
Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
33
Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
34
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ocean Lake Way Northeast
35
Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
36
Keep slight right to continue on Canal Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
37
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.7 miles from Kent, WA, or about 1h 25m 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 26 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.7 miles or 1h 25m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ocean Shores, 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.
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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 Kent, WA
This is one driving day of about 119.4 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 59.7 mi from Kent, WA · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from Kent, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ocean Shores, WA
The final approach into Ocean Shores, 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 Ocean Shores, 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
$24.99 one way
$49.98 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $26.21 | $52.41 |
| premium | $5.77 | $27.11 | $54.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.45 | $4.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.72 | $7.64 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Ocean Shores, WA
Night in Ocean Shores on Friday
Local time
11:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
7 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
2h 50m 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 Kent, WA to Ocean Shores, WA covers 119.4 miles and takes about 2h 50m 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 59.7 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 $24.99 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Kent, WA to Ocean Shores, WA is easy. At 2h 50m 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 Kent, WA to Ocean Shores, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kent, WA to Ocean Shores, 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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