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Trip from Long Beach, WA to Kent, WA

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

156.3 mi

252 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 25m ★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Long Beach, WA to Kent, WA covers 156.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 101, I 5, WA 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.7 miles on US 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.80 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

78.2 miles from Long Beach, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 37m highway drive covering 156.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 101 and I 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.7 miles on US 101.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 68.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 101 and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 138.8 miles in near I 5.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 156.3 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: at 138.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 147 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
138.8 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
147 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in

Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

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. Exit 142A Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
7
149.9 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Take the exit toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

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 167 North: Kent, Renton
8
150.1 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
7
155.5 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in

Take the exit toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street

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 516: Des Moines, Willis Street

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Long Beach, WA to Kent, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.

Muckleshoot Reservation

147 mi in | ~3h 23m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 101 68.7 mi 1h 39m
I 5 37 mi 46m
WA 8 21.1 mi 26m
Olympic Highway 10.1 mi 12m
State Route 107 7.1 mi 12m
Valley Freeway 4.8 mi 5m
State Route 18 2.4 mi 3m
Pacific Avenue North 1.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 101 — 68.7 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, WA and Kent, WA.

1

Start on WA 103

1.5 mi · 3 min · Pacific Avenue North
2

Turn left onto US 101

15 mi · 23 min · US 101
3

Turn left onto US 101

30 mi · 43 min · US 101
4

Enter roundabout onto US 101

104 ft · 1 sec · US 101
5

Continue on US 101

18 mi · 25 min · US 101
6

Turn right onto WA 107

7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 107
7

Continue on WA 107

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
9

Merge onto US 12

10 mi · 12 min · Olympic Highway
10

Continue on WA 8

21 mi · 26 min · WA 8
11

Merge onto US 101

5.4 mi · 7 min · US 101
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 52 sec
13

Merge onto I 5

29 mi · 36 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

8.2 mi · 10 min · I 5
Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 142A Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto WA 18

2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton Use the right lane.
19

Merge onto WA 167

4.8 mi · 5 min · Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn right onto WA 516

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Willis Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22

Enter roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

238 ft · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South
23

Continue on 4th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 4th Avenue South
24

Turn right onto West Gowe Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West Gowe Street
25

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

10 ft · 0 sec · 2nd Avenue South
26

Arrive at destination

2nd Avenue South

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 78.2 miles from Long Beach, WA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.7 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 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.2 miles or 1h 56m 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 59m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, WA

This is one driving day of about 156.3 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Long Beach, 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 US 101 for about 68.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.2 mi from Long Beach, WA · 1h 56m into the drive

city in Lewis County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centralia, WA

78 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

Centralia, WA to Kent, WA

72.2 mi · 1h 17m

Pacing Suggestions

Centralia, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centralia, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.2 miles from Long Beach, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 101 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.7 miles.

Arriving in Kent, WA

The final approach into Kent, 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 Kent, 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.

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America's most famous explorers. The park encompasses site...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour $10 near mile 5.4
View on nps.gov
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 near mile 156.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.80 one way

$65.61 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $34.26 $68.51
premium $5.77 $35.51 $71.02
diesel $5.64 $34.72 $69.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.9 0 $16.41 $7.50
Efficient EV 39.1 0 $13.68 $6.25
EV Truck/SUV 62.5 0 $21.88 $10.00

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Long Beach, WA

Afternoon in Long Beach on Monday

Local time

1:34 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kent, WA

Afternoon in Kent on Monday

Local time

1:34 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°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

6 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 37m 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 Long Beach, WA to Kent, WA covers 156.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 101, I 5, WA 8. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.2 miles from Long Beach, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.80 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 156.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 138.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 147 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Long Beach, WA to Kent, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.

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