Trip from Kent, WA to Cosmopolis, WA

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

95.6 mi

154 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

Downtown Cosmopolis, WA, WA

Cosmopolis, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kent, WA to Cosmopolis, WA covers 95.6 miles and takes about 2h 9m 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 $20.06 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.8 miles from Kent, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 95.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Kent, WA to Cosmopolis, WA is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Cosmopolis, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Gowe Street Unavailable Refreshing
4th Avenue South Unavailable Refreshing
West Willis Street Unavailable Refreshing
WA 167 South Unavailable Refreshing
Valley Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
WA 18 West Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 18 Unavailable Refreshing
I 5 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Gowe Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Cosmopolis, 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

10 mi · 12 min · Olympic Highway
19

Take the exit slight right toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond

0.3 mi · 42 sec · WA 107: Montesano, Raymond
20

Turn left onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
21

Continue on State Route 107

7.0 mi · 12 min · State Route 107
22

Take the ramp right

187 ft · 5 sec
23

Merge slight left

4.0 mi · 6 min
24

Turn left onto E Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · E Street
25

Turn right onto 3rd Street

276 ft · 10 sec · 3rd Street
26

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.8 miles from Kent, WA, or about 1h 4m 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.8 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cosmopolis, 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.

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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 95.6 miles and 2h 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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.8 mi from Kent, WA · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown Centralia, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centralia, WA

48 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

Centralia, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centralia, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.8 miles from Kent, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cosmopolis, WA

The final approach into Cosmopolis, 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 Cosmopolis, 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

$20.06 one way

$40.13 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $20.95 $41.91
premium $5.77 $21.72 $43.44
diesel $5.64 $21.24 $42.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.7 0 $10.04 $4.59
Efficient EV 23.9 0 $8.36 $3.82
EV Truck/SUV 38.2 0 $13.38 $6.12

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Kent, WA

Afternoon in Kent on Monday

Local time

12:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cosmopolis, WA

Afternoon in Cosmopolis on Monday

Local time

12:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 9m 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 Cosmopolis, WA covers 95.6 miles and takes about 2h 9m 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 47.8 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 $20.06 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.
The drive from Kent, WA to Cosmopolis, WA is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Cosmopolis, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kent, WA to Cosmopolis, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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