Trip from Kent, WA to Deer Park, WA

Drive Time

5h 48m

Distance

300.4 mi

483 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 36m ★

6 AM

5h 49m

8 AM

6h 15m

10 AM

5h 58m

12 PM

5h 55m

3 PM

5h 59m

5 PM

6h 14m

8 PM

5h 41m

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

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Deer Park, WA

Muzin Kahraman

Trip Overview

If you are planning to head from Kent to Deer Park, you are looking at a 300.4-mile trek that typically takes about 5 hours and 48 minutes of driving time. Because this is a highway-focused journey, it is entirely feasible as a single-day trip if you are comfortable spending a full day behind the wheel. Expect to budget roughly $63 for fuel to cover the distance across the state. While both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region, the drive provides a clear transition from the urban density near Kent to the interior landscape of Washington. It is a straightforward, practical route that relies heavily on major infrastructure, making it an efficient way to cross the state in one go.

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

150.2 miles from Kent, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a high-speed experience, as 92% of this trip consists of highway travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-90, which accounts for a massive 254.6-mile uninterrupted stretch. The route begins with a transition via State Route 18 before settling into the long, steady rhythm of the interstate. Toward the end of your journey, you will exit the main highway system to navigate North Division Street as you approach Deer Park. The character of the drive is defined by this sustained, high-speed pace, offering a consistent driving experience rather than a winding or technical backroad adventure.

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

There are about 25 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 254.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 18. 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 14 significant decision points across 300.4 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 14 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.

283.9 mi into trip | ~5h 26m in | US 395 / North Division Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 / North Division Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Kent, WA to Deer Park, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Newport along the way.

Newport

277.5 mi in | ~5h 11m | via US 2; US 395

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	254.6 mi	4h 36m
State Route 18	15.7 mi	20m
North Division Street	15.1 mi	19m
US 2	6.3 mi	15m
Southeast 272nd Street	2.1 mi	4m
Southeast Kent Kangley Road	1.9 mi	3m
Canyon Drive	0.9 mi	1m
US 395	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 254.6 mi, about 4h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Deer Park, 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

252 mi · 4 hr 32 min · I 90

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 90; US 2; US 395

Take the exit onto US 2; US 395

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 2; US 395

Toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; US 395

6.1 mi · 14 min · US 2; US 395

Keep slight left at fork onto US 395

15 mi · 19 min · North Division Street

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 395

128 ft · 1 sec · US 395

Continue on US 395

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 395

Enter roundabout

20 ft · 0 sec

Continue

260 ft · 5 sec

Continue on West Crawford Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · West Crawford Street

Turn left onto North Main Avenue

27 ft · 0 sec · North Main Avenue

Arrive at destination

North Main Avenue

Trip Plan

To keep your drive manageable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the nearly six hours of road time. Since the longest stretch spans over 250 miles, checking your fuel levels before merging onto I-90 is a smart move to avoid unnecessary detours. Consider departing early in the morning to navigate the initial portion of the route before potential traffic builds up near the urban corridors. Because this trip is designed as a one-day excursion, maintaining a steady pace is your best strategy for arriving in Deer Park without excessive fatigue. Keep your focus sharp during the final transition onto North Division Street, as the driving environment will shift from high-speed interstate to local traffic patterns as you reach your destination.

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 150.2 miles from Kent, WA, or about 2h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 254.6 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 150.2 miles or 2h 52m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Park, 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 300.4 miles and 5h 48m.

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 254.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 150.2 mi from Kent, WA · 2h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yakima, WA

150 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 150.2 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 254.6 miles.

Arriving in Deer Park, WA

The final approach into Deer Park, 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 Deer Park, 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

$63.05 one way

$126.10 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$65.84	$131.68
premium	$5.77	$68.25	$136.50
diesel	$5.64	$66.74	$133.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$63

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90.1	1	$31.54	$14.42
Efficient EV	75.1	0	$26.28	$12.02
EV Truck/SUV	120.2	1	$42.06	$19.23

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

7:13 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deer Park, WA

Evening in Deer Park on Sunday

Local time

7:13 PM

PDT

Current temp

30°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

8 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 48m 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 Deer Park, WA covers 300.4 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, State Route 18, North Division Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 150.2 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 $63.05 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 Deer Park, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Newport along the way.

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Trip from Kent, WA to Deer Park, 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 Deer Park, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kent, WA

Deer Park, WA

Same local time

8 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 48m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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