How far is Kent, WA from Dayton, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Dayton, WA is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Dayton.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn left onto West Gowe Street
1650 ft · 52 sec · West Gowe Street
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Continue on East Titus Street
1075 ft · 36 sec · East Titus Street
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Turn right onto East Smith Street
602 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street
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Continue on Canyon Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive
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Continue on Southeast 256th Street
1998 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 256th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
624 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast 272nd Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street
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Turn left onto WA 18 East: North Bend
2183 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
15.7 mi · 20 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
111.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
82.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
6.4 mi · 11 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
29.3 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
14.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Patit Road
26 m · 4 sec · Patit Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Patit Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Dayton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Kent and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Dayton?
The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Kent and 134.8 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 5:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.47 one way or $102.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kent and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 214.21 mi (344.73 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 Dayton
Situated in southeastern Washington at an elevation of 1660 feet, this Columbia County seat lies in the foothills of the Blue Mountains along the Touchet River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.3237500, -117.9724400 |
| Altitude | 506 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-117.97244, 46.32375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $5.44 | $51.47 | $102.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $54.16 | $108.32 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $56.60 | $113.20 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $69.06 | $138.11 |
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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