Origin
Okanogan, WA
Afternoon in Okanogan on Thursday
Local time
12:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Okanogan, WA to Kent, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
231 mi
372 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
★
6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Okanogan, WA to Kent, WA covers 231 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 97, I 90, State Route 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.3 miles on US 97. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.35 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
115.5 miles from Okanogan, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 231 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 53m highway drive covering 231 miles, with most of the trip on US 97 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 117.3 miles on US 97.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 117.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 97 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 102.2 miles in near US 97 / US 2.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 21 significant decision points across 231 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 102.2 miles (US 97 / US 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 208.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
102.2 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
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US 97 / US 2
Take the exit onto US 97 / US 2 toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
7
208.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 18m 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
208.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 19m 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
224.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 40m 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
230.5 mi into trip
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~4h 51m in
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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 Okanogan, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Ellensburg, Seattle, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.
Ellensburg
102.2 mi in
|
~2h 13m
|
via US 97
Seattle
102.2 mi in
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~2h 13m
|
via US 97
Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn
208.4 mi in
|
~4h 19m
Tacoma
208.4 mi in
|
~4h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 97 | 117.3 mi | 2h 29m |
| I 90 | 60 mi | 1h 6m |
| State Route 18 | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| US 2 | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| WA 970 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Sunset Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Southeast 272nd Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Kent Kangley Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 97
— 117.3 mi, about 2h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okanogan, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Tyee Street
150 ft
·
13 sec
·
Tyee Street
3
Turn left onto WA 215
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue South
4
Turn left onto WA 20
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
WA 20
5
Turn right onto US 97
82 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
US 97
6
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sunset Highway
7
Continue on US 2; US 97
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunset Highway
8
Turn right onto US 2; US 97
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2/97
9
Continue on US 2; US 97
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Odabashian Bridge
10
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 2; US 97
11
Continue on US 2; US 97
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 2; US 97
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; US 97
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 2; US 97
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2; US 97
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 2; US 97
14
Take the exit onto US 97
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 2
Toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto US 97
35 mi
·
44 min
·
US 97
16
Continue on WA 970
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
WA 970
17
Turn left onto WA 970
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
WA 970
18
Turn left onto WA 970
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Sunset Highway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 90 West
20
Merge onto I 90
60 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 25
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Merge onto WA 18
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
24
Continue on WA 18
16 mi
·
20 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn right onto WA 516
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 272nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Continue on WA 516
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
28
Continue on WA 516
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Continue on WA 516
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southeast 256th Street
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on WA 516
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Canyon Drive
31
Continue on WA 516
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Smith Street
32
Turn left onto East Titus Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Titus Street
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on East Gowe Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Gowe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
35
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 115.5 miles from Okanogan, WA, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.3 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 51 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.5 miles or 2h 30m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kent, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Okanogan, 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 Okanogan, WA
This is one driving day of about 231 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Okanogan, 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 97 for about 117.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.5 mi from Okanogan, WA · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.5 miles from Okanogan, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 97 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.3 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.35 one way
$96.69 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $50.70 | $101.40 |
| premium | $5.77 | $52.46 | $104.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.00 | $102.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.26 | $11.09 |
| Efficient EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.21 | $9.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.34 | $14.78 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Thursday
Local time
12:39 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
3 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
4h 53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Okanogan, WA to Kent, WA covers 231 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 97, I 90, State Route 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.5 miles from Okanogan, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.35 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 231 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 102.2 miles (US 97 / US 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 208.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Okanogan, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Ellensburg, Seattle, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.
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