How far is Kent, WA from Barberton, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Barberton, WA is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
148.32 mi
02h 55m
Flight
117.89 mi
189.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.89 mi
Kilometers
189.73 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.32 mi
Kilometers
238.69 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barberton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Wed, Apr 15, 5:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-14T23:20
Arrive Barberton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Kent
74.1 mi
01h 27m
To Barberton
74.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
52°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue South

    829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Willis Street

    1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn

    1623 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Padden Parkway, Northeast Andresen Road

    1573 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast Padden Parkway

    1097 ft · 23 sec · Northeast Padden Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northeast Andresen Road

    2532 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Andresen Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast 72nd Avenue

    1699 ft · 34 sec · Northeast 72nd Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast 99th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Northeast 99th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 99th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
134 mi · 91%
Valley Freeway
4.44 mi · 3%
I 205 South
4.24 mi · 3%
State Route 18
1.53 mi · 1%
WA 18 West
0.98 mi · 1%
I 5
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 27m from Kent
Leave By
12:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Kent and Rain near Barberton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Barberton?

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 74.1 miles from Kent and 74.2 miles from Barberton.

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 30.4 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 12:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.37 one way or $54.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Barberton. Straight-line distance: 117.89 mi (189.73 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Barberton

Barberton is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6931700, -122.5989900
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Barberton (-122.59899, 45.69317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.81 L · about $27.37
Round trip
$54.74
10.46 gal · 39.62 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.37 $54.74
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.12 $58.23
Premium $5.77 $30.18 $60.36
Diesel $5.47 $28.59 $57.18

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Barberton. The current time is 23:20:12.

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.