How far is Barberton, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Barberton, WA to Kent, WA is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barberton and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barberton and Kent.
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Start on Northeast 99th Street
26 m · 8 sec · Northeast 99th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 72nd Avenue
1699 ft · 32 sec · Northeast 72nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Andresen Road
2543 ft · 52 sec · Northeast Andresen Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway
2827 ft · 1 min · Northeast Padden Parkway
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Turn left onto I 205 North: Seattle
2360 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
988 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
2850 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
1449 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto West Willis Street
1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South
73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn right onto West Gowe Street
643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barberton and Kent.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 205 North
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barberton and Light Rain Likely near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barberton to Kent?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Barberton and 77.3 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 1:22 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Barberton and Light Rain Likely near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Chehalis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barberton and Kent. Straight-line distance: 117.89 mi (189.73 km).
#1 Barberton
Barberton is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.6931700, -122.5989900 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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