How far is Cascade Valley, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Cascade Valley, WA to Kent, WA is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.71 mi
03h 03m
Flight
137.36 mi
221.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.36 mi
Kilometers
221.06 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.71 mi
Kilometers
287.6 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM PDT
Return by in Cascade Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cascade Valley
2026-04-23T07:58
Arrive Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cascade Valley
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Cascade Valley
89.5 mi
01h 31m
To Kent
89.2 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 mph N
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cascade Valley and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on Arrow Street Northeast

    621 ft · 29 sec · Arrow Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clink Road Northeast

    110 m · 19 sec · Clink Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Valley Road Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Valley Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on West Valley Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Stratford Road

    2540 ft · 1 min · North Stratford Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    150.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

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

    137 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 18

    15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

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

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Smith Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Titus Street

    1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Broadway Avenue
153 mi · 86%
State Route 18
15.8 mi · 9%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.04 mi · 1%
West Valley Road
1.82 mi · 1%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.81 mi · 1%
Canyon Drive
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Broadway Avenue

Take the ramp right

150 mi · 02h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 31m from Cascade Valley
Leave By
10:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cascade Valley and Mostly Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cascade Valley to Kent?

The road trip is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Cascade Valley and 89.2 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.02 one way or $66.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cascade Valley and Mostly Sunny near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cle Elum, 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 Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cascade Valley and Kent. Straight-line distance: 137.36 mi (221.06 km).

Cascade Valley

#1 Cascade Valley

Census designated place

Population2,246
Coordinates47.1345900, -119.3280800
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Arrow Street Northeast (-119.327553, 47.134587)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.87 L · about $33.02
Round trip
$66.04
12.62 gal · 47.74 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $33.02 $66.04
Mid-grade $5.57 $35.13 $70.26
Premium $5.77 $36.42 $72.83
Diesel $5.47 $34.50 $68.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cascade Valley and Kent. The current time is 07:58:28.

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.