How far is Hoquiam, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Hoquiam, WA to Kent, WA is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
98.1 mi
01h 50m
Flight
82.46 mi
132.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.46 mi
Kilometers
132.71 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.1 mi
Kilometers
157.88 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM PDT
Return by in Hoquiam
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoquiam
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Kent
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoquiam
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
Olympia
WA

The capital of Washington state.

From Hoquiam
49 mi
00h 55m
To Kent
49.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hoquiam Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Wednesday
Using Aberdeen as the closest live forecast in the Grays Harbor County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Simpson Avenue

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Simpson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North Park Street

    2679 ft · 1 min · North Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Heron Street

    2537 ft · 1 min · West Heron Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Heron Street

    2324 ft · 1 min · East Heron Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hornsby Way

    145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Wishkah Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19.1 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

    988 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

    2850 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street

    1449 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Willis Street

    1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South

    73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

    984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoquiam 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
83.1 mi · 85%
Valley Freeway
4.78 mi · 5%
Simpson Avenue
2.87 mi · 3%
State Route 18
2.42 mi · 2%
East Wishkah Street
1.43 mi · 1%
WA 167 North
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
82.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olympia
00h 55m from Hoquiam
Leave By
2:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Hoquiam 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 Hoquiam to Kent?

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Olympia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Hoquiam and 49.1 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.11 one way or $36.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Hoquiam and Light Rain Likely near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Olympia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Olympia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.7 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Shelton Civic Center
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Shelton Civic Center

Shelton , WA
525 W Cota St, Shelton, WA 98584
Rating 4.0/5 47 reviews City government office,Auditorium
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

10 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

36 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

43 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

68 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoquiam and Kent. Straight-line distance: 82.46 mi (132.71 km).

Hoquiam

#1 Hoquiam

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population8,699
Coordinates46.9809200, -123.8893300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Emerson Avenue (-123.88933, 46.980952)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.1 L · about $18.11
Round trip
$36.21
6.92 gal · 26.2 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $18.11 $36.21
Mid-grade $5.57 $19.26 $38.52
Premium $5.77 $19.97 $39.94
Diesel $5.47 $18.92 $37.83

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 Hoquiam and Kent. The current time is 21:18:44.

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.