How far is Kent, WA from Cascade Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Cascade Valley, WA is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.33 mi
03h 31m
Flight
137.36 mi
221.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.36 mi
Kilometers
221.06 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.33 mi
Kilometers
288.6 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cascade Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-23T08:07
Arrive Cascade Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Kent
89.5 mi
01h 45m
To Cascade Valley
89.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Cascade Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 52 sec · West Gowe Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Titus Street

    1075 ft · 36 sec · East Titus Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Smith Street

    602 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    1998 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    624 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast 272nd Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto WA 18 East: North Bend

    2183 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    15.7 mi · 20 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    149.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Moses Lake

    1493 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Stratford Road

    2540 ft · 1 min · North Stratford Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Valley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Valley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Valley Road Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Valley Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clink Road Northeast

    110 m · 20 sec · Clink Road Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Arrow Street Northeast

    621 ft · 27 sec · Arrow Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arrow Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
150 mi · 84%
State Route 18
15.7 mi · 9%
West Broadway Avenue
2.9 mi · 2%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.14 mi · 1%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.89 mi · 1%
West Valley Road
1.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 45m from Kent
Leave By
9:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Cascade Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Cascade Valley?

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Kent and 89.9 miles from Cascade Valley.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.12 one way or $66.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Cascade Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Cascade Valley. Straight-line distance: 137.36 mi (221.06 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Cascade Valley

#2 Cascade Valley

Census designated place

Population2,246
Coordinates47.1345900, -119.3280800
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Cascade Valley (-119.32808, 47.13459)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.95 L · about $33.12
Round trip
$66.25
12.66 gal · 47.9 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $33.12 $66.25
Mid-grade $5.57 $35.24 $70.48
Premium $5.77 $36.53 $73.06
Diesel $5.47 $34.61 $69.21

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 Kent and Cascade Valley. The current time is 08:07:44.

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.