Trip from Kent, WA to College Place, WA

Drive Time

5h 9m

Distance

268.3 mi

432 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 56m ★

6 AM

5h 10m

8 AM

5h 37m

10 AM

5h 19m

12 PM

5h 17m

3 PM

5h 21m

5 PM

5h 35m

8 PM

5h 2m

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

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College Place, WA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Kent to College Place covers 268.3 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 9 minutes of driving time. Because this is a highway-focused route utilizing I-90, I-82, and US-12, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $56 for fuel to complete the journey. While both your origin and destination sit within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, the drive transitions you across the state’s diverse geography. It is a straightforward haul that gets you from the Puget Sound area to the Walla Walla Valley efficiently, making it a solid choice for those who value speed and direct navigation over secondary roads.

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

134.2 miles from Kent, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed experience, as 96% of this trip consists of highway driving. You will spend your time navigating major arteries, with the longest uninterrupted segment reaching 84.5 miles along I-90. The road's personality is defined by its functional, interstate-heavy nature, prioritizing efficiency and consistent travel speeds. Because the path relies so heavily on I-90, I-82, and US-12, you can anticipate a predictable, well-maintained driving environment. This is an ideal route for drivers who prefer to set the cruise control and cover significant ground without the technical demands of winding local roads.

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

There are about 26 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 84.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 82. 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 268.3 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 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 16 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

107.5 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | US 97

Take the exit onto US 97 toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

209.5 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in | US 12

Take the exit onto US 12 toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 102 Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

Towns Along This Route

Between Kent, WA and College Place, WA, road signs point toward I‑182 East and Pasco.

I‑182 East

209.5 mi in | ~3h 59m | via US 12

Pasco

209.5 mi in | ~3h 59m | via US 12

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	84.5 mi	1h 33m
I 82	64.1 mi	1h 8m
US 12	54.8 mi	1h 2m
US 97	37.8 mi	42m
State Route 18	15.7 mi	20m
Wallula Avenue	2.1 mi	3m
Southeast 272nd Street	2.1 mi	4m
Southeast Kent Kangley Road	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 84.5 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and College Place, 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

85 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 90

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 97

38 mi · 42 min · US 97

Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 82; US 12

Take the exit onto US 12

55 mi · 1 hr 2 min · US 12

Exit 102 Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Spalding Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Spalding Road

Turn left onto Old Highway 12

1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12

Turn right onto Wallula Avenue

2.1 mi · 3 min · Wallula Avenue

Enter roundabout

17 ft · 0 sec

Continue

103 ft · 4 sec

Continue on North College Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North College Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto North College Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · North College Avenue

Turn left onto East Whitman Drive

61 ft · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive

Arrive at destination

East Whitman Drive

Trip Plan

Plan for a one-stop itinerary to keep your energy levels consistent throughout the 5-hour journey. Since this is a highway-intensive drive, leaving early helps you avoid potential congestion on the main corridors. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longer interstate stretches to ensure you aren't caught off guard between service points. Because the route is compact enough for a single day, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure to fit your schedule perfectly. A good rule of thumb is to utilize that planned stop around the halfway mark to stretch your legs, ensuring you arrive in College Place feeling refreshed rather than fatigued.

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 134.2 miles from Kent, WA, or about 2h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.5 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 134.2 miles or 2h 38m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near College Place, 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 268.3 miles and 5h 9m.

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 84.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 134.2 mi from Kent, WA · 2h 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yakima, WA

134 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 134.2 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 84.5 miles.

Arriving in College Place, WA

The final approach into College Place, 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 College Place, 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

$56.31 one way

$112.62 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$58.80	$117.61
premium	$5.77	$60.96	$121.92
diesel	$5.64	$59.61	$119.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80.5	0	$28.17	$12.88
Efficient EV	67.1	0	$23.48	$10.73
EV Truck/SUV	107.3	1	$37.56	$17.17

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Kent, WA

Evening in Kent on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

College Place, WA

Evening in College Place on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

PDT

Current temp

37°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

1 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 9m 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 College Place, WA covers 268.3 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, I 82, US 12. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 134.2 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 $56.31 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.

Between Kent, WA and College Place, WA, road signs point toward I‑182 East and Pasco.

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Trip from Kent, WA to College Place, 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 College Place, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kent, WA

College Place, WA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 9m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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