How far is Kent, WA from Manson, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Manson, WA is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.81 mi
04h 03m
Flight
102.76 mi
165.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.76 mi
Kilometers
165.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.81 mi
Kilometers
299.03 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manson
Thu, Oct 15, 9:29 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Fri, Oct 16, 1:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-10-15T17:25
Arrive Manson
Thu, Oct 15, 9:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:52 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
92.8 mi
02h 01m
To Manson
93.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

    1101 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    642 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US2, US97

    69 m · 10 sec · Easy Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Easy Street

    107 m · 12 sec · Easy Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ohme Garden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ohme Garden Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    33.1 mi · 46 min

  26. 26

    Continue on West Woodin Avenue

    2088 ft · 1 min · West Woodin Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Columbia Street

    106 m · 18 sec · North Columbia Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Manson Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Manson Highway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 150

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 150

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 150

    6.5 mi · 12 min · State Route 150

  31. 31

    Continue on Wapato Way

    927 ft · 26 sec · Wapato Way

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wapato Way

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
60.4 mi · 33%
Sunset Highway
45.4 mi · 24%
Ohme Garden Road
34.2 mi · 18%
State Route 18
15.7 mi · 8%
US 2
14.8 mi · 8%
State Route 150
6.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

59.8 mi · 01h 07m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
02h 01m from Kent
Leave By
8:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kent and Sunny near Manson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 92.8 miles from Kent and 93.1 miles from Manson.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 83 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 8:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.65 one way or $71.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kent and Sunny near Manson.

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 Manson. Straight-line distance: 102.76 mi (165.37 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Manson

Situated along the northern shore of Lake Chelan in Chelan County, the community lies at an elevation of approximately 1,142 feet within the foothills of the Cascade Range.

Population0
Coordinates47.8848600, -120.1584100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Manson (-120.15841, 47.88486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.82 L · about $35.65
Round trip
$71.31
13.12 gal · 49.64 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $35.65 $71.31
Mid-grade $5.72 $37.52 $75.03
Premium $5.98 $39.21 $78.42
Diesel $7.29 $47.84 $95.67

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Manson. The current time is 17:25:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.