Trip from Kent, WA to Mead, WA

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Drive Time

5h 32m

Distance

289.1 mi

465 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 19m ★

6 AM

5h 33m

8 AM

5h 59m

10 AM

5h 42m

12 PM

5h 39m

3 PM

5h 43m

5 PM

5h 58m

8 PM

5h 25m

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

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Mead, WA

Dmytro Glazunov

Trip Overview

The drive from Kent, WA to Mead, WA covers 289.1 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, State Route 18, North Spokane Corridor for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 257 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.51 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

144.5 miles from Kent, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 32m highway drive covering 289.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and State Route 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 257 miles on I 90.

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

There are about 31 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 257 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 289.1 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 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 18 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.

279.9 mi into trip | ~5h 14m in

Take the exit toward Freya Street, Thor Street

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

Toward Freya Street, Thor Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	257 mi	4h 38m
State Route 18	15.7 mi	20m
North Spokane Corridor	3.3 mi	4m
Southeast 272nd Street	2.1 mi	4m
Southeast Kent Kangley Road	1.9 mi	3m
North Freya Street	1.4 mi	3m
South Freya Street	1 mi	2m
Canyon Drive	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 257 mi, about 4h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

252 mi · 4 hr 32 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

5.3 mi · 6 min · I 90; US 2; US 395

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward Freya Street, Thor Street

Continue on East 3rd Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · East 3rd Avenue

Turn left onto South Freya Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Freya Street

Continue on North Freya Way

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North Freya Way

Continue on North Greene Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Greene Street

Turn right onto East Carlisle Avenue

0.3 mi · 55 sec · East Carlisle Avenue

Turn left onto North Freya Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Freya Street

Enter roundabout onto East Wellesley Avenue

234 ft · 13 sec · East Wellesley Avenue

Continue on East Wellesley Avenue

408 ft · 17 sec · East Wellesley Avenue

Enter roundabout

17 ft · 0 sec

Continue

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge onto Future US 395

3.3 mi · 4 min · North Spokane Corridor

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward East Parksmith Drive

Turn right onto East Parksmith Drive

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Parksmith Drive

Turn left onto North Market Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Market Street

Arrive at destination

North Market Street

Trip Plan

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 144.5 miles from Kent, WA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 257 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 144.5 miles or 2h 46m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mead, 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 289.1 miles and 5h 32m.

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 257 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144.5 mi from Kent, WA · 2h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yakima, WA

145 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.

Popular next leg

Yakima, WA to Mead, WA

213.6 mi · 4h 1m

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 144.5 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 257 miles.

Arriving in Mead, WA

The final approach into Mead, 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 Mead, 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

$60.51 one way

$121.01 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$63.45	$126.91
premium	$5.77	$65.65	$131.30
diesel	$5.61	$63.83	$127.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.7	1	$30.36	$13.88
Efficient EV	72.3	0	$25.30	$11.56
EV Truck/SUV	115.6	1	$40.47	$18.50

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Kent, WA

Night in Kent on Tuesday

Local time

10:34 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mead, WA

Night in Mead on Tuesday

Local time

10:34 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°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

16 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

5h 32m 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 Mead, WA covers 289.1 miles and takes about 5h 32m 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 Spokane Corridor. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.5 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 $60.51 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.

The route from Kent, WA to Mead, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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