Origin
Kent, WA
Night in Kent on Thursday
Local time
9:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, WA to Midland, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midland, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Kent, WA to Midland, WA covers 23.4 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Valley Freeway, WA 161, Portland Avenue East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on Valley Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 23.4 miles, with most of the trip on Valley Freeway and WA 161. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.9 miles on Valley Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Valley Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and WA 161. You will hit about 8 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
5/10
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 23.4 miles you will encounter 8 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Gowe Street
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge onto WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia
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 WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Oly...
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Portland Avenue, Midland
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 Portland Avenue, Midland
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 Midland, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Olympia along the way.
Olympia
13.9 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| WA 161 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Portland Avenue East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Willis Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Gowe Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 99th Street East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 12.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Midland, WA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
4 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
2
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Gowe Street
3
Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
4th Avenue South
4
Turn slight right
182 ft
·
6 sec
5
Turn straight onto WA 516
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Willis Street
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto WA 167
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on WA 161; WA 512
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
WA 161; WA 512
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Portland Avenue, Midland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Portland Avenue East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Portland Avenue East
12
Turn right onto 99th Street East
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
99th Street East
13
Arrive at destination
99th Street East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.90 one way
$9.79 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Midland, WA
Night in Midland on Thursday
Local time
9:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
12 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
32m 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 Midland, WA covers 23.4 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Valley Freeway, WA 161, Portland Avenue East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 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 $4.90 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 23.4 miles you will encounter 8 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Kent, WA to Midland, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Olympia along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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