How far is Kent, WA from Brush Prairie, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Brush Prairie, WA is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
148.58 mi
02h 57m
Flight
114.83 mi
184.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.83 mi
Kilometers
184.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.58 mi
Kilometers
239.11 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brush Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 9:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-19T03:51
Arrive Brush Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
74.3 mi
01h 28m
To Brush Prairie
74.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Brush Prairie.

  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

    124.4 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 179th Street

    1430 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northeast 179th Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Northeast 179th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast 92nd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 92nd Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast 156th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 156th Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 112th Avenue

    578 ft · 10 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Northeast 154th Street

    1565 ft · 29 sec · Northeast 154th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northeast 117th Avenue

    1421 ft · 30 sec · Northeast 117th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northeast Caples Road

    1778 ft · 45 sec · Northeast Caples Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northeast 153rd Street

    69 m · 10 sec · Northeast 153rd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 153rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
132 mi · 89%
Valley Freeway
4.44 mi · 3%
Northeast 179th Street
4.38 mi · 3%
State Route 18
1.53 mi · 1%
Northeast 92nd Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Northeast 156th Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

124 mi · 02h 20m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 28m from Kent
Leave By
12:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Chance Light Rain near Brush Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Brush Prairie?

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 74.3 miles from Kent and 74.3 miles from Brush Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 12:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kent and Chance Light Rain near Brush Prairie.

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 Brush Prairie. Straight-line distance: 114.83 mi (184.8 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Brush Prairie

#2 Brush Prairie

Census designated place in Clark County, Washington

Population2,652
Coordinates45.7328900, -122.5464900
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Brush Prairie (-122.54649, 45.73289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
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
5.24 gal
19.85 L · about $27.42
Round trip
$54.84
10.48 gal · 39.7 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.42 $54.84
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.17 $58.34
Premium $5.77 $30.24 $60.48
Diesel $5.47 $28.65 $57.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Brush Prairie. The current time is 03:51:03.

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.