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Trip from Kent, WA to West Richland, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 5m

Distance

198.6 mi

320 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 53m ★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m

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

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Downtown West Richland, WA, WA

West Richland, WA

William Jacobs

Trip Overview

The drive from Kent, WA to West Richland, WA covers 198.6 miles and takes about 4h 5m 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 243, State Route 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.9 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.57 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

99.3 miles from Kent, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 111.9 mi 2h 2m
State Route 243 54.2 mi 1h 12m
State Route 18 15.7 mi 20m
Vantage Highway 4.6 mi 6m
Twin Bridges Road 2.3 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 — 111.9 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent, WA and West Richland, WA.

1

Start on 2nd Avenue South

10 ft · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue South
2

Turn left onto West Gowe Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · West Gowe Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Continue on East Titus Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Titus Street
4

Turn right onto WA 516

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Smith Street
5

Continue on WA 516

0.9 mi · 1 min · Canyon Drive
6

Continue on WA 516

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Southeast 256th Street
7

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 516

1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
8

Continue on WA 516

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on WA 516

2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street
10

Turn left

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward WA 18 East: North Bend Use the left lane.
11

Merge onto WA 18

16 mi · 20 min · State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on WA 18

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
14

Merge onto I 90

112 mi · 2 hr 2 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
16

Turn straight onto WA 26

0.8 mi · 59 sec · WA 26
17

Turn right onto WA 243

14 mi · 21 min · State Route 243
18

Enter roundabout onto WA 243

96 ft · 1 sec · State Route 243
Toward Yakima
19

Continue on WA 243

40 mi · 51 min · State Route 243
Toward Yakima
20

Enter roundabout

99 ft · 1 sec
21

Continue

313 ft · 5 sec
22

Turn straight onto WA 240

4.6 mi · 6 min · Vantage Highway
23

Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Bridges Road
24

At end of road, turn left onto Harrington Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Harrington Road
25

Continue on Grosscup Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Grosscup Boulevard
26

Turn right onto Deer Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Deer Street
27

Arrive at destination

Deer 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 99.3 miles from Kent, WA, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.9 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 44 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.3 miles or 1h 58m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Richland, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kent, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 198.6 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 111.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown South Cle Elum, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Cle Elum, WA

99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cle Elum, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.3 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 111.9 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mama Stortini's Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kent, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12538545050

Visit website

509 Philly Stop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kittitas, Washington

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Daisy Mae's Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kent, Washington

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 4:30 am–5 pm

+12538725580

Mama Stortini's Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Kent, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12538545050

Visit website

509 Philly Stop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.5

Kittitas, Washington

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15098565946

Visit website

Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 198.6

Richland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15092190552

Visit website

Hops n Drops

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 198.6

Richland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+15094913062

Visit website

Sterling's Restaurant - Queensgate

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 198.6

Richland, Washington

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+15096282414

Visit website

Daisy Mae's Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Kent, Washington

Hours: 4:30 am–5 pm

+12538725580

Candor Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Renton, Washington

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12532368630

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 85.1

Cle Elum, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 28.4

North Bend, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 99.3

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15099251777

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 85.1

Cle Elum, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 134.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Gowe Street

Turn left onto West Gowe Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
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
5
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.
5
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.
5
134.8 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Take the exit toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman

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

Toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.57 one way

$83.13 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $43.59 $87.18
premium $5.77 $45.10 $90.20
diesel $5.61 $43.85 $87.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.6 0 $20.85 $9.53
Efficient EV 49.7 0 $17.38 $7.94
EV Truck/SUV 79.4 0 $27.80 $12.71

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kent, WA

Afternoon in Kent on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Richland, WA

Afternoon in West Richland on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°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

2 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 5m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

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.

What kind of drive is this?

198.6 mi in 4h 5m, mostly highway — 111.9 mi of that is on I 90.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.9 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 243. You will hit about 14 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 198.6 miles you will encounter 14 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.

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 West Richland, WA, road signs point toward Pullman and Yakima.

Pullman

134.8 mi in | ~2h 37m

Yakima

150.1 mi in | ~3h | via WA 243

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 198.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.9 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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.

Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at West Richland, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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