How far is Fern Prairie, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Fern Prairie, WA to Kent, WA is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fern Prairie and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fern Prairie and Kent.
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Start on the route
3 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 267th Avenue
687 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 267th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Brunner Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Brunner Road
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Continue on Northeast 25th Street
926 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 25th Street
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Continue on Northeast Dresser Road
1942 ft · 37 sec · Northeast Dresser Road
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Continue on Northeast 28th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast 28th Street
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Continue on Northeast Goodwin Road
1299 ft · 26 sec · Northeast Goodwin Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Ingle Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Ingle Road
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Continue on Northeast 199th Avenue
3071 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 199th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 58th Street
1885 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 58th Street
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Continue on Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 2 sec · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Seattle
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 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 Fern Prairie 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.
Sunny leaving Fern Prairie 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 Fern Prairie to Kent?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Fern Prairie and 82.5 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 12:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.14 one way or $62.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fern Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Napavine
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 Napavine.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fern Prairie and Kent. Straight-line distance: 120.78 mi (194.38 km).
#1 Fern Prairie
Positioned on a plateau in Clark County at an elevation of 459 feet, this unincorporated community is located north of the Camas and Washougal urban areas.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.6365100, -122.3987000 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $5.44 | $31.14 | $62.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $32.77 | $65.54 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $34.25 | $68.50 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $41.78 | $83.57 |
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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