Trip from Kent, WA to Sunnyside, WA

Drive Time

3h 26m

Distance

175.3 mi

282 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 15m ★

6 AM

3h 27m

8 AM

3h 51m

10 AM

3h 35m

12 PM

3h 33m

3 PM

3h 37m

5 PM

3h 50m

8 PM

3h 20m

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

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Sunnyside, WA

Joshua Lim

Trip Overview

Traveling from Kent to Sunnyside covers 175.3 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it is perfectly manageable as a one-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $37 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly way to cross the state. Since the route relies on a combination of I-90, US-97, and I-82, you will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares. It serves as an efficient connection, allowing you to transition from the Pacific Coast region to your destination with ease. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, this route provides a predictable and reliable path.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

87.6 miles from Kent, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

With 94% of the trip spent on highways, this drive is designed for steady, efficient progress rather than meandering local roads. You will encounter a mix of interstate travel and highway transitions, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 84.5 miles on I-90. Expect a fast-paced environment where you can maintain consistent speeds for most of the 3-hour and 26-minute duration. The road’s personality is defined by these large arteries, which keep the navigation simple and the pace brisk. While it lacks the technical challenges of backroads, the transition between the major highway systems keeps the drive engaging enough to stay focused while you navigate toward Sunnyside.

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 84.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 97. 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 15 significant decision points across 175.3 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 15 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.

107.5 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | US 97

Take the exit onto US 97 toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

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 I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	84.5 mi	1h 33m
US 97	37.8 mi	42m
I 82	25.8 mi	27m
State Route 18	15.7 mi	20m
Yakima Valley Highway	2.5 mi	4m
Southeast 272nd Street	2.1 mi	4m
Southeast Kent Kangley Road	1.9 mi	3m
Canyon Drive	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 84.5 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

85 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 90

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 97

38 mi · 42 min · US 97

Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12

26 mi · 27 min · I 82; US 12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway

Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · West Sunnyside Road

At end of road, turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Yakima Valley Highway

Turn right onto Homer Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Homer Street

Turn right onto North 1st Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North 1st Street

Continue on Zillah Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Zillah Avenue

Continue on East Edison Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Edison Avenue

Turn sharp right onto South 9th Street

17 ft · 0 sec · South 9th Street

Arrive at destination

South 9th Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 175.3-mile journey, try to plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the drive and stretch your legs. Since you are spending nearly the entire trip on high-speed roads, monitor your fuel levels before merging onto I-90 to avoid unnecessary detours. Leaving early in the day can help you avoid potential traffic bottlenecks during your 3-hour and 26-minute transit. Given that the route is short enough for a single day of travel, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. A helpful tip for this specific route is to prioritize your fuel stops along the highway stretches, as these provide the most convenient access points for a quick refuel.

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 87.6 miles from Kent, WA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.5 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.6 miles or 1h 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 2h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunnyside, 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 175.3 miles and 3h 26m.

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 84.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 87.6 mi from Kent, WA · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

88 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 87.6 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 84.5 miles.

Arriving in Sunnyside, WA

The final approach into Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside, 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

$36.79 one way

$73.58 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$38.42	$76.84
premium	$5.77	$39.83	$79.66
diesel	$5.64	$38.95	$77.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	52.6	$18.41	$8.41
Efficient EV	43.8	$15.34	$7.01
EV Truck/SUV	70.1	$24.54	$11.22

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

21 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 7 hours ago

Origin

Kent, WA

Evening in Kent on Sunday

Local time

8:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 3 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 12:32PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 8:35PM PDT until April 13 at 5:39AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

Sunnyside, WA

Evening in Sunnyside on Sunday

Local time

8:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Chance Light Rain

SW 2 to 7 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 12:32PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 8:35PM PDT until April 13 at 5:39AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Along the Route

52°F

Monroe, WA

88 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

7 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

3h 26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Sunnyside, WA covers 175.3 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, US 97, I 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 87.6 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 $36.79 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

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Trip from Kent, WA to Sunnyside, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Sunnyside, WA

National Parks Near This Route

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kent, WA

Sunnyside, WA

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 26m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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