Trip from Kent, WA to Basin City, WA

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

193 mi

311 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 53m ★

6 AM

4h 6m

8 AM

4h 32m

10 AM

4h 15m

12 PM

4h 13m

3 PM

4h 17m

5 PM

4h 31m

8 PM

3h 58m

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

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Basin City, WA

Josh Hild

Trip Overview

Traveling from Kent to Basin City covers 193 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 6 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it works perfectly as a one-day trip. Budgeting approximately $41 for fuel should get you to your destination without issue. You will primarily utilize I-90, WA-26, and State Route 18 to make the journey. Since both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region, the trip maintains a consistent feel as you transition from the suburbs of Kent to the more open landscapes of Basin City. It is a manageable trek that allows you to reach your destination in a single push without feeling overly fatigued.

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

96.5 miles from Kent, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip dominated by high-speed travel, as 87% of this route takes place on major highways. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-90, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 111.9 miles. The journey begins with the connectivity of State Route 18 before transitioning into the heavy-duty interstate flow. As you shift onto WA-26, the character of the road changes, moving away from the intensity of the interstate toward a more focused regional highway experience. Staying alert is key during those long, consistent miles on the interstate, but the overall progression offers a steady, reliable pace for the driver.

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

There are about 28 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 111.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and WA 26. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Gowe Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 193 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Gowe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (WA 516 / Southeast Kent Kangley Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Gowe Street

Turn left onto West Gowe Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

2 mi into trip | ~4m in | WA 516 / Southeast Kent Kangley Road

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 516 / Southeast Kent Kangley Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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

6.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | WA 18 / State Route 18

Merge onto WA 18 / State Route 18

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

22.9 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 90

Merge onto I 90

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Kent, WA to Basin City, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Pullman along the way.

Pullman

134.8 mi in | ~2h 37m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	111.9 mi	2h 2m
WA 26	40.4 mi	59m
State Route 18	15.7 mi	20m
Sagehill Road	10.5 mi	16m
South Radar Road	3.8 mi	5m
Southeast 272nd Street	2.1 mi	4m
Southeast Kent Kangley Road	1.9 mi	3m
South Broadway Avenue	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 111.9 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Basin City, WA.

Start on 2nd Avenue South

10 ft · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Turn left onto West Gowe Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · West Gowe Street

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

Continue on East Titus Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Titus Street

Turn right onto WA 516

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Smith Street

Continue on WA 516

0.9 mi · 1 min · Canyon Drive

Use the none lane.

Continue on WA 516

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Southeast 256th Street

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 516

1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on WA 516

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Continue on WA 516

2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward WA 18 East: North Bend Use the left lane.

Merge onto WA 18

16 mi · 20 min · State Route 18

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on WA 18

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 East: Spokane

Merge onto I 90

112 mi · 2 hr 2 min · I 90

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman

Turn straight onto WA 26

40 mi · 59 min · WA 26

Turn sharp right

0.2 mi · 34 sec

At end of road, turn left onto WA 24

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Broadway Avenue

Enter roundabout onto WA 24

105 ft · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue

Continue on WA 24

279 ft · 4 sec · South Broadway Avenue

Continue on WA 24

3.8 mi · 5 min · South Radar Road

Continue on WA 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · WA-24

Turn left onto Sagehill Road

11 mi · 16 min · Sagehill Road

Turn left onto Road 170

1.0 mi · 2 min · Road 170

Turn left onto Bailie Boulevard

370 ft · 17 sec · Bailie Boulevard

Turn right onto First Avenue

459 ft · 25 sec · First Avenue

Turn left onto Estella Drive

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Estella Drive

Arrive at destination

Estella Drive

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 6-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid any potential congestion during peak hours, especially when navigating the initial segments near Kent. Since you are facing a lengthy 111.9-mile stretch on I-90, ensure your vehicle is prepped for sustained speeds before you depart. Having your $41 fuel budget ready in advance will keep your travel stress-free. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor your fuel levels before merging onto WA-26, as services may be more spaced out compared to the busier interstate sections.

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 96.5 miles from Kent, WA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.9 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.5 miles or 1h 55m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Basin City, 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 193 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 111.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96.5 mi from Kent, WA · 1h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

97 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 96.5 miles from Kent, 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 111.9 miles.

Arriving in Basin City, WA

The final approach into Basin City, 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 Basin City, 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

$40.51 one way

$81.01 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$42.30	$84.60
premium	$5.77	$43.85	$87.70
diesel	$5.64	$42.88	$85.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.9	$20.26	$9.26
Efficient EV	48.3	$16.89	$7.72
EV Truck/SUV	77.2	$27.02	$12.35

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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

Kent, WA

Evening in Kent on Sunday

Local time

6:08 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Basin City, WA

Evening in Basin City on Sunday

Local time

6:08 PM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Monroe, WA

97 mi in

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 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 6m 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 Basin City, WA covers 193 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, WA 26, 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 96.5 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 $40.51 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.

On the drive from Kent, WA to Basin City, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Pullman along the way.

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Trip from Kent, WA to Basin City, 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 Basin City, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kent, WA

Basin City, WA

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 6m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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