Pomeroy, WA to Kent, WA is 275.8 miles and takes about 5h 57m via I 90 and State Route 26/261, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from one side of Washington State to the other, moving from the southeastern region to the Puget Sound area. It's a trip primarily focused on efficient highway travel, making it a solid choice if you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of detours. Plan for a straightforward journey with a clear objective in mind.
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
137.9 miles from Pomeroy, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 57m. Total distance: 275.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is an 89% highway-focused drive, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major roadways designed for speed and efficiency. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 112.3 miles on I 90, offering a substantial period of consistent driving. While the majority is highway, expect transitions between these high-speed corridors and other state routes as you navigate across the state. The character is largely one of forward momentum rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 112.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 140.6 miles in near I 90.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 275.8 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 140.6 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 252.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 253.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
140.6 mi into trip|~3h 20m in|I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
252.9 mi into trip|~5h 23m 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
253.1 mi into trip|~5h 23m 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
269.4 mi into trip|~5h 44m 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
275.2 mi into trip|~5h 56m 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 Pomeroy, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.
Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn
253.1 mi in|~5h 23m
Tacoma
253.1 mi in|~5h 23m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
112.3 mi
2h 2m
State Route 26
63.1 mi
1h 20m
State Route 261
29.3 mi
51m
State Route 18
15.8 mi
20m
Main Street
12.5 mi
15m
Road 13 Southwest
10.2 mi
15m
US 12
8.5 mi
10m
State Route 26 West
6.9 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 112.3 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomeroy, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on US 12
13 mi·15 min·Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 12
150 ft·9 sec·Owens Road
3
Turn left onto US 12
8.5 mi·10 min·US 12
4
Take the exit
302 ft·8 sec
5
Turn straight onto WA 261
29 mi·51 min·State Route 261
6
At end of road, turn right onto WA 260; WA 261
6.4 mi·11 min·WA 260; WA 261
7
Turn left onto WA 26
2.9 mi·3 min·State Highway 26
8
Continue on WA 26
63 mi·1 hr 20 min·State Route 26
9
Continue on WA 26
10 mi·15 min·Road 13 Southwest
10
Continue on WA 26
6.9 mi·10 min·State Route 26 West
11
Continue on this road
0.7 mi·1 min·this road
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
12
Merge onto I 90
112 mi·2 hr 2 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 25Toward WA 18 West: AuburnUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft·13 sec
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, TacomaUse the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Merge onto WA 18
0.3 mi·25 sec·Snoqualmie Parkway
16
Continue on WA 18
16 mi·20 min·State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, CovingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto WA 516
2.0 mi·3 min·Southeast 272nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on WA 516
0.2 mi·16 sec·Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
20
Continue on WA 516
1.8 mi·3 min·Southeast Kent Kangley Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on WA 516
0.4 mi·55 sec·Southeast 256th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on WA 516
1.0 mi·1 min·Canyon Drive
23
Continue on WA 516
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Smith Street
24
Turn left onto East Titus Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Titus Street
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on East Gowe Street
0.3 mi·56 sec·East Gowe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft·0 sec·2nd Avenue South
27
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 57m estimated duration, this trip is comfortably doable in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for an early arrival in Kent. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you need to refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 112.3-mile stretch on I 90, as services can be spaced out. This route is designed for efficiency, so a single stop for gas and a quick break should suffice.
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 137.9 miles from Pomeroy, WA, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.3 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 61 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.9 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 53m
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 Pomeroy, 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 Pomeroy, WA
This is one driving day of about 275.8 miles and 5h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Pomeroy, 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 112.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137.9 mi from Pomeroy, WA
· 3h 15m into the drive
The midpoint is around 137.9 miles from Pomeroy, 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 112.3 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.
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 275.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.72 one way
$115.45 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$60.53
$121.07
premium
$5.77
$62.63
$125.26
diesel
$5.61
$60.89
$121.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Pilot EV Charging Station
Ellensburg, Washington
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cle Elum, Washington
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cle Elum, Washington
Tesla
1 DCFC
EVCS Charging Station
Cle Elum, Washington
EVCS
1 DCFC
Tesla: 2
Other: 1
EVCS: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.7
1
$28.96
$13.24
Efficient EV
69
0
$24.13
$11.03
EV Truck/SUV
110.3
1
$38.61
$17.65
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Pomeroy, WA
Morning
in Pomeroy on Saturday
Local time
6:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kent, WA
Morning
in Kent on Saturday
Local time
6:31 AM
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
1 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
5h 57m 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 Pomeroy, WA to Kent, WA covers 275.8 miles and takes about 5h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, State Route 26, State Route 261. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.9 miles from Pomeroy, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.72 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 13 significant decision points across 275.8 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 140.6 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 252.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 253.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pomeroy, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
