Origin
Kent, WA
Late night in Kent on Saturday
Local time
5:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to Hobart, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hobart, WA
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
This quick 15.9-mile drive from Kent, WA to Hobart, WA, can be completed in about 26 minutes, making it an ideal option for a short day trip. You'll primarily navigate via State Route 18, Southeast 272nd Street, and Southeast Kent Kangley Road, with approximately 50% of the journey on highway. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $3, so it's very budget-friendly. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward journey within a familiar geographic area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. With about half of the route on highways, you'll experience some faster travel, particularly during the 8-mile stretch on State Route 18. As you transition to Southeast 272nd Street and Southeast Kent Kangley Road, expect a change in pace and road type. This profile suggests a drive that isn't a monotonous interstate cruise but rather a varied experience that keeps you engaged as you travel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Gowe Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.9 miles you will encounter 7 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 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (WA 18 / State Route 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Gowe Street
Turn left onto West Gowe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
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
5
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 straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Hobart, Issaquah
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 Hobart, Issaquah
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
276th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto 276th Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kent, WA to Hobart, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Issaquah along the way.
Issaquah
14.5 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 8 mi | 10m |
| Southeast 272nd Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Kent Kangley Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Canyon Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 276th Avenue Southeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 256th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Gowe Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Titus Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Hobart, WA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
7 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
2
Turn left onto West Gowe Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Gowe Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on East Titus Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Titus Street
4
Turn right onto WA 516
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Smith Street
5
Continue on WA 516
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Canyon Drive
6
Continue on WA 516
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast 256th Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 516
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
8
Continue on WA 516
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on WA 516
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast 272nd Street
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward WA 18 East: North Bend
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto WA 18
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Hobart, Issaquah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto 276th Avenue Southeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
276th Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
276th Avenue Southeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Hobart, WA
Late night in Hobart on Saturday
Local time
5:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
26m 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 Hobart, WA covers 15.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 18, Southeast 272nd Street, Southeast Kent Kangley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $3.33 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Gowe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (WA 18 / State Route 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Kent, WA to Hobart, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Issaquah along the way.
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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