Origin
Ocean Shores, WA
Afternoon in Ocean Shores on Saturday
Local time
12:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Shores, WA to Kent, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
119.7 mi
193 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Shores, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ocean Shores, WA to Kent, WA covers 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, WA 8, Olympic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.05 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
59.8 miles from Ocean Shores, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 37 mi | 46m |
| WA 8 | 21.1 mi | 26m |
| Olympic Highway | 19.1 mi | 25m |
| State Route 109 | 14.6 mi | 21m |
| US 101 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Valley Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Simpson Avenue | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| State Route 18 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 37 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on Canal Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
2
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
282 ft
·
12 sec
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Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
3
Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
4
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ocean Lake Way Northeast
5
Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
6
Enter roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
136 ft
·
3 sec
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Point Brown Avenue Northeast
7
Continue on Point Brown Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
8
At end of road, turn right onto WA 115
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Damon Road
9
Continue on WA 115
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 115
10
Turn right onto WA 109
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Route 109
11
Continue on WA 109
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Emerson Avenue
12
Turn right onto WA 109
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Simpson Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto US 101
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Park Street
14
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
15
Enter roundabout onto South F Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
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South F Street
16
Continue on South F Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South F Street
17
Turn left onto US 12
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Heron Street
18
Continue on US 12
474 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hornsby Way
19
Turn right onto US 12
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wishkah Street
20
Continue on US 12
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Olympic Highway
21
Continue on WA 8
21 mi
·
26 min
·
WA 8
22
Merge onto US 101
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 101
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
24
Merge onto I 5
29 mi
·
36 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto WA 18
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Use the right lane.
30
Merge onto WA 167
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn right onto WA 516
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Willis Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
33
Enter roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
238 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Avenue South
34
Continue on 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
4th Avenue South
35
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Gowe Street
36
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
37
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.8 miles from Ocean Shores, WA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 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 26 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.8 miles or 1h 33m 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 21m
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 Ocean Shores, 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 Ocean Shores, WA
This is one driving day of about 119.7 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Ocean Shores, 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 5 for about 37 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.8 miles from Ocean Shores, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 118.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
110.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m 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
113.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m 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
113.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m 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
118.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.05 one way
$50.10 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $26.27 | $52.55 |
| premium | $5.77 | $27.18 | $54.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Kent, WA
Afternoon in Kent on Saturday
Local time
12:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
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
2h 51m 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.
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
near mile 119.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
119.7 mi in 2h 51m, mostly highway — 37 mi of that is on I 5.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 119.7 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 0.3 miles (Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 110.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ocean Shores, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Muckleshoot Reservation and Renton.
Muckleshoot Reservation
110.4 mi in
|
~2h 37m
Renton
113.3 mi in
|
~2h 41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 119.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kent, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 110.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kent, WA before heading back.
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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