Origin
North Bend, WA
Morning in North Bend on Friday
Local time
10:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bend, WA to Kent, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bend, WA
Ken Cheatham
Trip Overview
North Bend to Kent is 28.1 miles and takes about 41 minutes via State Route 18 and I 90, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip connecting two points within Washington's Pacific Coast region. Expect a drive focused primarily on highway travel, making it an easy option for commuting or a quick transfer between locations. Given its brief duration, it's perfectly suited for a same-day excursion with no need for overnight planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 72% of the journey taking place on major roadways like State Route 18 and I 90. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.8 miles on State Route 18, offering a consistent pace. The route generally maintains a highway feel, meaning you can anticipate relatively high speeds and efficient travel for most of the 28.1 miles. While it's a highway-centric experience, the transition onto Southeast 272nd Street will bring you closer to local areas as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West: Seattle
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
9
5.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn,...
7
21.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington
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: South East 272nd Street, Covingt...
7
27.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
East Titus Street
Turn left onto East Titus Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Bend, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma and Covington.
Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn
5.5 mi in
|
~7m
Tacoma
5.5 mi in
|
~7m
Covington
21.7 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| I 90 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Southeast 272nd Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Kent Kangley Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Canyon Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bendigo Boulevard North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 256th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Snoqualmie Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 15.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bend, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on WA 202
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bendigo Boulevard North
2
Continue on WA 202
369 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bendigo Boulevard South
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 90
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 90
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 25
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Merge onto WA 18
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
8
Continue on WA 18
16 mi
·
20 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto WA 516
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 272nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on WA 516
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
12
Continue on WA 516
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on WA 516
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southeast 256th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on WA 516
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Canyon Drive
15
Continue on WA 516
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Smith Street
16
Turn left onto East Titus Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Titus Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on East Gowe Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Gowe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
19
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.88 one way
$11.76 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Kent, WA
Morning in Kent on Friday
Local time
10:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
4 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
41m 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 North Bend, WA to Kent, WA covers 28.1 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 18, I 90, Southeast 272nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from North Bend, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.88 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Bend, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma and Covington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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