Origin
Ritzville, WA
Afternoon in Ritzville on Thursday
Local time
12:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ritzville, WA to Kent, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
218.6 mi
352 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
8 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ritzville, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ritzville, WA to Kent, WA covers 218.6 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, State Route 18, Southeast 272nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 194.1 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.75 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
109.3 miles from Ritzville, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 218.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 8m highway drive covering 218.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and State Route 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 194.1 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 194.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 18. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 90.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 218.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
195.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m 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
195.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m 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
212.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m 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
218 mi into trip
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~4h 6m 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 Ritzville, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.
Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn
195.9 mi in
|
~3h 33m
Tacoma
195.9 mi in
|
~3h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 194.1 mi | 3h 30m |
| State Route 18 | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| Southeast 272nd Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Kent Kangley Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West 1st Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Canyon Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 256th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Snoqualmie Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 194.1 mi, about 3h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ritzville, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on East Main Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Main Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Adams Street
3
Turn right onto I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
5
Merge onto I 90
194 mi
·
3 hr 30 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 25
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Merge onto WA 18
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
9
Continue on WA 18
16 mi
·
20 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto WA 516
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 272nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on WA 516
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
13
Continue on WA 516
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on WA 516
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southeast 256th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on WA 516
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Canyon Drive
16
Continue on WA 516
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Smith Street
17
Turn left onto East Titus Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Titus Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on East Gowe Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Gowe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
20
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 109.3 miles from Ritzville, WA, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.1 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 48 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.3 miles or 1h 59m 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 15m
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 Ritzville, 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 Ritzville, WA
This is one driving day of about 218.6 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Ritzville, 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 194.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.3 mi from Ritzville, WA · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.3 miles from Ritzville, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 194.1 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
$45.75 one way
$91.50 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $47.98 | $95.96 |
| premium | $5.77 | $49.64 | $99.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.26 | $96.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Circle K Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Ellensburg, Washington
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cle Elum, Washington
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Ellensburg, Washington
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
North Bend, Washington
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cle Elum, Washington
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Ellensburg, Washington
Electrify America
1 DCFC
EVCS Charging Station
Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
EVCS
1 DCFC
EVCS Charging Station
Cle Elum, Washington
EVCS
1 DCFC
Tesla: 4
EVCS: 2
Other: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.95 | $10.49 |
| Efficient EV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.13 | $8.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.4 | 1 | $30.60 | $13.99 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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
12:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Monroe, WA
109 mi in
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
27 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 8m 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 Ritzville, WA to Kent, WA covers 218.6 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, State Route 18, 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 109.3 miles from Ritzville, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.75 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 218.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ritzville, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.
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