Origin
Washougal, WA
Afternoon in Washougal on Wednesday
Local time
3:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washougal, WA to Kent, WA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
163.9 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washougal, WA
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Trip Overview
This 163.9-mile drive from Washougal, WA to Kent, WA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 14 minutes. You'll spend about 92% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing I-5 and I-205, with a segment on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $34. Given its focus on major roadways, this route offers a straightforward way to travel between the Pacific Coast regions of Washington state. It’s a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover the distance without needing an overnight stop.
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
81.9 miles from Washougal, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 92% of the route on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 133.7 miles on I-5, indicating extended periods of consistent highway travel. While I-5 and I-205 are the primary arteries, the inclusion of Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway suggests a brief departure from the interstate system. This blend means you'll experience the efficiency of high-speed driving for most of the journey, punctuated by a short section on a different type of road. The profile leans heavily towards a steady, open-road feel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 133.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 163.9 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 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
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.
Exit 6
Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 205 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward I 205 North: Seattle
8
154.6 mi into trip
|
~3h in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
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.
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
7
157.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
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 167 North: Kent, Renton
8
157.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m 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 right lane.
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Washougal, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and Muckleshoot Reservation.
Seattle
10 mi in
|
~13m
Muckleshoot Reservation
154.6 mi in
|
~3h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 133.7 mi | 2h 32m |
| I 205 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Valley Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Lewis and Clark Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| State Route 18 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Washougal River Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Willis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 133.7 mi, about 2h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washougal, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on this road
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto G Street
156 ft
·
12 sec
·
G Street
3
Turn left onto Washougal River Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washougal River Road
4
Enter roundabout onto WA 14
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Lewis and Clark Highway
5
Continue on WA 14
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on WA 14
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 6
Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward I 205 North: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 205
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 5
126 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto WA 18
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto WA 167
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto WA 516
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Willis Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
238 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Avenue South
20
Continue on 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
4th Avenue South
21
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Gowe Street
22
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
23
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over three hours, this drive is well-suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. To make the most of the 163.9 miles, consider leaving early to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Seattle metropolitan area. There's one designated stop suggested, but with a longest stretch of 133.7 miles on I-5, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. The estimated fuel cost of $34 is a helpful budget point. A specific tip for this route: be aware that I-5 can experience significant congestion, so factor in potential delays, particularly during peak commute hours.
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 81.9 miles from Washougal, WA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.7 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 36 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.9 miles or 1h 37m 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 36m
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 Washougal, 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 Washougal, WA
This is one driving day of about 163.9 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Washougal, 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 5 for about 133.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.9 mi from Washougal, WA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.9 miles from Washougal, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133.7 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
$34.30 one way
$68.61 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $35.97 | $71.95 |
| premium | $5.77 | $37.22 | $74.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.19 | $72.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.21 | $7.87 |
| Efficient EV | 41 | 0 | $14.34 | $6.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.95 | $10.49 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Kent, WA
Afternoon in Kent on Wednesday
Local time
3:59 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
2 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
3h 14m 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 Washougal, WA to Kent, WA covers 163.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 205, Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.9 miles from Washougal, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.30 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 163.9 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 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Washougal, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and Muckleshoot Reservation.
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