Trip from Kent, WA to Manson, WA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 3m

Distance

185.8 mi

299 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 51m ★

6 AM

4h 4m

8 AM

4h 30m

10 AM

4h 13m

12 PM

4h 10m

3 PM

4h 14m

5 PM

4h 29m

8 PM

3h 56m

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

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Manson, WA

Yaroslav Shuraev

Trip Overview

This 185.8-mile drive from Kent, WA to Manson, WA is easily manageable as a single-day adventure, taking approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with 94% of the journey on interstates and US routes, making it a straightforward trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $39, it's an economical choice for exploring within Washington State. The drive offers a focused highway experience, ideal for those who prefer consistent travel speeds. Given its manageable length, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day.

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

92.9 miles from Kent, WA

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

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 185.8-mile journey, as 94% of the route is on main roads like I-90 and US-97. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 59.8 miles on I-90, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. While primarily highway, the route transitions through different sections, offering a varied driving feel as you progress toward your destination. This drive emphasizes efficient travel over a predominantly paved and well-maintained path.

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

There are about 32 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 59.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 97. You will hit about 19 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 185.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 19 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 lanes.

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 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 straight / slight right lanes.

82.8 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

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

Toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Kent, WA and Manson, WA, road signs point toward Cle Elum and Leavenworth.

Cle Elum

82.8 mi in | ~1h 41m

Leavenworth

82.8 mi in | ~1h 41m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	59.8 mi	1h 6m
US 97	35.2 mi	44m
US 97 Alt	33.2 mi	45m
State Route 18	15.7 mi	20m
US 2	14.8 mi	19m
WA 970	9.9 mi	12m
State Route 150	6.5 mi	12m
Southeast 272nd Street	2.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 59.8 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Continue on WA 516

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Southeast 256th Street

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 516

1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

Continue on WA 516

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on WA 516

2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

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 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

60 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

Turn left onto WA 970

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Sunset Highway

At end of road, turn right onto WA 970

0.1 mi · 10 sec · WA 970

Take the exit onto WA 970

9.8 mi · 12 min · WA 970

Continue on US 97

35 mi · 44 min · US 97

Take the exit onto US 97

15 mi · 19 min · US 2

Enter roundabout onto Easy Street

225 ft · 9 sec · Easy Street

Continue on Easy Street

350 ft · 11 sec · Easy Street

Turn right onto Ohme Garden Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ohme Garden Road

Enter roundabout onto US 97 Alt

198 ft · 2 sec · US 97 Alt

Continue on US 97 Alt

33 mi · 45 min · US 97 Alt

Continue on West Woodin Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Woodin Avenue

Turn left onto North Columbia Street

349 ft · 18 sec · North Columbia Street

Turn left onto WA 150

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Manson Highway

Enter roundabout onto State Route 150

101 ft · 2 sec · State Route 150

Continue on State Route 150

6.5 mi · 12 min · State Route 150

Continue on Wapato Way

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Wapato Way

Arrive at destination

WA 150

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 4-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Kent, WA, to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition onto US-97 and US-97 Alt, as services might be less frequent than on the interstate. The longest stretch without a planned stop is nearly 60 miles, so ensure you're comfortable before embarking on that segment.

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

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.8 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.9 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manson, 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 185.8 miles and 4h 3m.

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 59.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.9 mi from Kent, WA · 1h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waterville, WA

93 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

Yakima, 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 92.9 miles from Kent, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Manson, WA

The final approach into Manson, 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 Manson, WA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.89 one way

$77.77 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$40.78	$81.56
premium	$5.77	$42.19	$84.39
diesel	$5.61	$41.02	$82.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55.7	$19.51	$8.92
Efficient EV	46.5	$16.26	$7.43
EV Truck/SUV	74.3	$26.01	$11.89

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 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 5 days ago

Origin

Kent, WA

Late night in Kent on Wednesday

Local time

2:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manson, WA

Late night in Manson on Wednesday

Local time

2:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Waterville, WA

93 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

21 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

4h 3m 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 Manson, WA covers 185.8 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, US 97, US 97 Alt. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 92.9 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 $38.89 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.