This 122.6-mile drive from Tieton, WA to Kent, WA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes. You'll be navigating primarily on WA 410, Auburn Way South, and the Valley Freeway, with 83% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $26, making it an economical option. Given its manageable length and highway-focused profile, this route works well for a direct journey between the Pacific Coast regions of Washington. It's a straightforward trip that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
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
61.3 miles from Tieton, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 122.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 83% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 91.9 miles along WA 410. While predominantly highway, the character of the drive will evolve as you transition from WA 410 onto local roads like Auburn Way South and then onto the Valley Freeway. This blend means you'll experience periods of faster travel interspersed with more urban driving 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 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 410 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 410 and Auburn Way South. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 115.5 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 122.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 115.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 116.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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115.5 mi into trip|~3h in
Take the ramp toward WA 18 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward WA 18 West
7
116.4 mi into trip|~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
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 WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
8
116.6 mi into trip|~3h 1m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
7
121.7 mi into trip|~3h 8m 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
6
122 mi into trip|~3h 9m in|WA 516 / West Willis Street
Turn right onto WA 516 / West Willis Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Tieton, WA to Kent, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Puyallup along the way.
Puyallup
116.4 mi in|~3h 1m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WA 410
91.9 mi
2h 17m
Auburn Way South
6.1 mi
12m
Valley Freeway
4.5 mi
5m
US 12
4.5 mi
6m
Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
3.9 mi
6m
Naches Tieton Road
3.7 mi
8m
Southeast 436th Street
2.6 mi
3m
Roosevelt Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
WA 410
— 91.9 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tieton, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on Naches Avenue
0.1 mi·20 sec·Naches Avenue
2
Continue on Naches Tieton Road
3.7 mi·8 min·Naches Tieton Road
3
Continue on South Naches Road
0.6 mi·1 min·South Naches Road
4
Turn left onto US 12
4.5 mi·6 min·US 12
5
Continue on WA 410
92 mi·2 hr 17 min·WA 410
6
Continue on Roosevelt Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Roosevelt Avenue
7
Continue on Southeast 448th Street
0.4 mi·48 sec·Southeast 448th Street
8
Enter roundabout onto 244th Avenue Southeast
14 ft·0 sec·244th Avenue Southeast
9
Continue on 244th Avenue Southeast
0.6 mi·1 min·244th Avenue Southeast
10
Turn left onto WA 164
0.4 mi·40 sec·Southeast 436th Way
11
Continue on WA 164
2.6 mi·3 min·Southeast 436th Street
12
Continue on WA 164
3.2 mi·4 min·Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
13
Continue on WA 164
2.7 mi·4 min·Auburn Way South
14
Continue on WA 164
0.6 mi·1 min·Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
15
Continue on WA 164
0.9 mi·1 min·Auburn Way South
16
Enter roundabout onto WA 164
98 ft·2 sec·Auburn Way South
17
Continue on WA 164
2.5 mi·5 min·Auburn Way South
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward WA 18 WestUse the left lane.
19
Merge onto WA 18
0.6 mi·45 sec·State Route 18
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward WA 167: Renton, PuyallupUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·54 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, RentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto WA 167
4.5 mi·5 min·Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto WA 516
0.2 mi·30 sec·West Willis Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Enter roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
238 ft·5 sec·4th Avenue South
26
Continue on 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi·31 sec·4th Avenue South
27
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·West Gowe Street
28
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft·0 sec·2nd Avenue South
29
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You can depart Tieton at your leisure, but an early start will allow for a relaxed pace and potentially avoid some traffic as you near Kent. Plan for one significant stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 91.9-mile stretch on WA 410, as services might be more spaced out. The relatively short duration means you have flexibility to adjust your schedule on the fly.
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 61.3 miles from Tieton, WA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.9 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 27 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.3 miles or 1h 34m 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 33m
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 Tieton, 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 Tieton, WA
This is one driving day of about 122.6 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Tieton, 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 WA 410 for about 91.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.3 mi from Tieton, WA
· 1h 34m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Mount Rainier National Park
National Park
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning fi...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$30
near mile 59.2
Park Closure: Paradise Road Status: Gate closed at Longmire, projected to open tomorrow
Park Closure: SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed: no access to Carbon River or Mowich Lake.
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 122.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.66 one way
$51.32 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$26.91
$53.82
premium
$5.77
$27.84
$55.68
diesel
$5.61
$27.07
$54.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 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
36.8
0
$12.87
$5.88
Efficient EV
30.7
0
$10.73
$4.90
EV Truck/SUV
49
0
$17.16
$7.85
Gas CO2
43 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Tieton, WA
Evening
in Tieton on Friday
Local time
5:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kent, WA
Evening
in Kent on Friday
Local time
5:46 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 10m 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 Tieton, WA to Kent, WA covers 122.6 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 410, Auburn Way South, Valley Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.3 miles from Tieton, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.66 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 122.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 115.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 116.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Tieton, WA to Kent, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Puyallup along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Mount Rainier National Park and 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.
