How far is Ahtanum, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Ahtanum, WA to Kent, WA is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.66 mi
02h 41m
Flight
94.88 mi
152.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.88 mi
Kilometers
152.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.66 mi
Kilometers
244.07 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM PDT
Return by in Ahtanum
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ahtanum
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ahtanum
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Ahtanum
74.5 mi
01h 20m
To Kent
77.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ahtanum and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ahtanum and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on South 85th Avenue

    33 m · 9 sec · South 85th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Aspen Road

    110 m · 14 sec · Aspen Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 84th Avenue

    108 m · 18 sec · South 84th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ahtanum Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ahtanum Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 64th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 64th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Washington Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 40th Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · 40th Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg

    1455 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Selah Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Selah Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 18

    15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on East Smith Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Titus Street

    1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahtanum and Kent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 57%
Selah Road
30.6 mi · 20%
State Route 18
15.8 mi · 10%
40th Avenue
5.61 mi · 4%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.04 mi · 1%
West Washington Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

85.7 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
94.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 20m from Ahtanum
Leave By
1:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ahtanum and Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ahtanum to Kent?

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Ahtanum and 77.2 miles from Kent.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.00 one way or $55.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ahtanum and Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roslyn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ahtanum and Kent. Straight-line distance: 94.88 mi (152.69 km).

Ahtanum

#1 Ahtanum

Census designated place

Population3,601
Coordinates46.5595700, -120.6220100
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: South 85th Avenue (-120.622102, 46.559572)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.26 L · about $28.00
Round trip
$55.99
10.7 gal · 40.52 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.00 $55.99
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.78 $59.57
Premium $5.77 $30.87 $61.75
Diesel $5.47 $29.25 $58.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ahtanum and Kent. The current time is 01:14:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.