How far is Cle Elum, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Cle Elum, WA to Kent, WA is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 01h 29m.
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.
Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cle Elum and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cle Elum and Kent.
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Start on the route
63 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 2nd Street
3243 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Pine Street
149 m · 23 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
993 ft · 34 sec · West 1st Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington
1907 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street
2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street
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Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast 256th Street
2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street
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Continue on Canyon Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive
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Continue on East Smith Street
572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street
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Turn left onto East Titus Street
1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street
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Continue on East Gowe Street
1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street
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Turn right 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 Cle Elum 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 90 West
Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cle Elum and Partly Sunny near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cle Elum to Kent?
The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Cle Elum and 40.1 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cle Elum and Partly Sunny near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Riverbend
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 Riverbend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cle Elum and Kent. Straight-line distance: 62.06 mi (99.87 km).
#1 Cle Elum
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,098 |
| Coordinates | 47.1954000, -120.9392500 |
| Altitude | 583 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $14.91 | $29.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
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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