How far is Kent, WA from Kittitas, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Kittitas, WA is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.61 mi
02h 16m
Flight
89.68 mi
144.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.68 mi
Kilometers
144.32 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.61 mi
Kilometers
182.83 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kittitas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-22T20:58
Arrive Kittitas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Kent
56.7 mi
01h 08m
To Kittitas
56.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
16 to 30 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Kittitas

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cleman Road

    66 m · 5 sec · Cleman Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East First Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec · East First Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East First Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
90.2 mi · 79%
State Route 18
15.7 mi · 14%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.14 mi · 2%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.89 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Canyon Drive
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

89.3 mi · 01h 38m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 08m from Kent
Leave By
1:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Kent and Chance Light Rain near Kittitas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Kent and 56.9 miles from Kittitas.

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

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.98 one way or $41.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Kittitas. Straight-line distance: 89.68 mi (144.32 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Kittitas

#2 Kittitas

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

Population1,521
Coordinates46.9831800, -120.4170100
Altitude502
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Kittitas (-120.41701, 46.98318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.17 L · about $20.98
Round trip
$41.97
8.02 gal · 30.34 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $20.98 $41.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $22.32 $44.65
Premium $5.77 $23.14 $46.28
Diesel $5.47 $21.92 $43.85

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 Kittitas. The current time is 20:58:49.

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.