How far is Kent, WA from Dallesport, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Dallesport, WA is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Dallesport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Dallesport.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 4 sec · 2nd 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 4th Avenue South
829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Willis Street
1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street
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Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn
1623 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 197: Dufur, Bend
1390 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn left onto Dallesport Road
2 mi · 5 min · Dallesport Road
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1193 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Dallesport.
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 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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Slight Chance Light Rain then Sunny near Dallesport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Dallesport?
The road trip is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Kalama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Kent and 119.7 miles from Dallesport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.17 one way or $88.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Slight Chance Light Rain then Sunny near Dallesport.
Stop Ideas Near Kalama
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
St Helens Public Works Department
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kalama.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Vancouver station
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Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Dallesport. Straight-line distance: 131.78 mi (212.08 km).
#1 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallesport
Census designated place
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 45.6173400, -121.1795200 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dallesport (-121.17952, 45.61734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $5.23 | $44.17 | $88.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $46.99 | $93.97 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $48.71 | $97.41 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $46.14 | $92.28 |
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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