Trip from Kent, WA to Waterville, WA

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Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

166.8 mi

268 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 23m ★

6 AM

3h 35m

8 AM

4h 0m

10 AM

3h 44m

12 PM

3h 41m

3 PM

3h 45m

5 PM

3h 59m

8 PM

3h 28m

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

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Waterville, WA

Frank Cone

Trip Overview

The drive from Kent, WA to Waterville, WA covers 166.8 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, US 97, US 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.8 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

83.4 miles from Kent, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 35m highway drive covering 166.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US 97. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.8 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 30 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. 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 17 significant decision points across 166.8 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 17 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.

166.5 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | South Chelan Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto South Chelan Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

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 Waterville, 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 2	25.9 mi	37m
State Route 18	15.7 mi	20m
Sunset Highway	12.3 mi	16m
WA 970	9.9 mi	12m
Southeast 272nd Street	2.1 mi	4m
Southeast Kent Kangley Road	1.9 mi	3m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and Waterville, 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 US 2; US 97

132 ft · 5 sec · US 2; US 97

Continue on US 2; US 97

1.8 mi · 3 min · US 2; US 97

Turn left onto US 2; US 97

3.0 mi · 4 min · Sunset Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97

85 ft · 2 sec · Sunset Highway

Continue on US 2; US 97

8.9 mi · 11 min · Sunset Highway

Turn slight right onto US 2

9.3 mi · 14 min · US 2

Turn straight onto US 2

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South Central Avenue

Turn right onto West Beech Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · West Beech Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Chelan Avenue

0.3 mi · 28 sec · South Chelan Avenue

Arrive at destination

South Chelan Avenue

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 83.4 miles from Kent, WA, or about 1h 42m 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 83.4 miles or 1h 42m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waterville, 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 166.8 miles and 3h 35m.

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 83.4 mi from Kent, WA · 1h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yakima, WA

83 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 83.4 miles from Kent, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Waterville, WA

The final approach into Waterville, 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 Waterville, WA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.91 one way

$69.82 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$36.61	$73.22
premium	$5.77	$37.88	$75.76
diesel	$5.61	$36.83	$73.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50	$17.51	$8.01
Efficient EV	41.7	$14.60	$6.67
EV Truck/SUV	66.7	$23.35	$10.68

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

20 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 1 day ago

Origin

Kent, WA

Late night in Kent on Wednesday

Local time

5:16 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Chance Light Rain

S 7 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 12:10AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 13 at 11:34PM PDT until April 15 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

Waterville, WA

Late night in Waterville on Wednesday

Local time

5:16 AM

PDT

Current temp

37°F

Partly Cloudy

W 10 to 14 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 12:10AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 13 at 11:34PM PDT until April 15 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 35m 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 Waterville, WA covers 166.8 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, US 97, US 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.4 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 $34.91 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.