Trip from Tonasket, WA to Kent, WA

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Drive Time

5h 28m

Distance

258.6 mi

416 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 15m ★

6 AM

5h 29m

8 AM

5h 55m

10 AM

5h 38m

12 PM

5h 35m

3 PM

5h 39m

5 PM

5h 54m

8 PM

5h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Tonasket, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

The drive from Tonasket, WA to Kent, WA covers 258.6 miles and takes about 5h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Whitcomb Avenue, I 90, US 97 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110.8 miles on South Whitcomb Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.12 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

129.3 miles from Tonasket, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Tonasket, WA to Kent, WA covers 258.6 miles and takes about 5h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Whitcomb Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 110.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 129.8 miles in near US 97 / US 2.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 258.6 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 129.8 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 235.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 236 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

129.8 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | 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

235.8 mi into trip | ~4h 53m 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

236 mi into trip | ~4h 54m 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,...

252.3 mi into trip | ~5h 15m 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...

258.1 mi into trip | ~5h 26m 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 Tonasket, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Ellensburg, Seattle, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.

Ellensburg

129.8 mi in | ~2h 48m | via US 97

Seattle

129.8 mi in | ~2h 48m | via US 97

Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn

236 mi in | ~4h 54m

Tacoma

236 mi in | ~4h 54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Whitcomb Avenue	110.8 mi	2h 22m
I 90	60 mi	1h 6m
US 97	35.3 mi	44m
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

Longest stretch: South Whitcomb Avenue — 110.8 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tonasket, WA and Kent, WA.

Start on US 97

111 mi · 2 hr 22 min · South Whitcomb Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97

48 ft · 1 sec · Sunset Highway

Continue on US 2; US 97

3.0 mi · 4 min · Sunset Highway

Turn right onto US 2; US 97

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 2/97

Continue on US 2; US 97

1.1 mi · 1 min · Odabashian Bridge

Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97

137 ft · 5 sec · US 2; US 97

Continue on US 2; US 97

0.4 mi · 44 sec · US 2; US 97

Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; US 97

140 ft · 2 sec · US 2; US 97

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2; US 97

14 mi · 17 min · US 2; US 97

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.

Turn left onto US 97

35 mi · 44 min · US 97

Continue on WA 970

9.8 mi · 12 min · WA 970

Turn left onto WA 970

0.2 mi · 18 sec · WA 970

Turn left onto WA 970

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 90 West

Merge onto I 90

60 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 25 Toward WA 18 West: Auburn Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

448 ft · 13 sec

Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Merge onto WA 18

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

Continue on WA 18

16 mi · 20 min · State Route 18

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto WA 516

2.0 mi · 3 min · Southeast 272nd Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on WA 516

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

Continue on WA 516

1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on WA 516

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Southeast 256th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on WA 516

1.0 mi · 1 min · Canyon Drive

Continue on WA 516

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East Smith Street

Turn left onto East Titus Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East Titus Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on East Gowe Street

0.3 mi · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

10 ft · 0 sec · 2nd Avenue South

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 129.3 miles from Tonasket, WA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.8 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 129.3 miles or 2h 47m 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 27m

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 Tonasket, 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 Tonasket, WA

This is one driving day of about 258.6 miles and 5h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tonasket, 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 South Whitcomb Avenue for about 110.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129.3 mi from Tonasket, WA · 2h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waterville, WA

129 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.

Popular next leg

Waterville, WA to Kent, WA

166.6 mi · 3h 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Waterville, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waterville, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.3 miles from Tonasket, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before South Whitcomb Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.8 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

$54.12 one way

$108.25 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$56.76	$113.52
premium	$5.77	$58.72	$117.45
diesel	$5.61	$57.10	$114.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	77.6	0	$27.15	$12.41
Efficient EV	64.7	0	$22.63	$10.34
EV Truck/SUV	103.4	1	$36.20	$16.55

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Tonasket, WA

Late night in Tonasket on Wednesday

Local time

5:17 AM

PDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kent, WA

Late night in Kent on Wednesday

Local time

5:17 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Chance Light Rain

SSW 8 mph 43% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 9:47PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 8:55PM PDT until April 14 at 7:06PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

69°F

Waterville, WA

129 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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 28m 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 Tonasket, WA to Kent, WA covers 258.6 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Whitcomb Avenue, I 90, US 97. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 129.3 miles from Tonasket, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.12 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.