How far is Kent, WA from Moses Lake, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Moses Lake, WA is about 176 miles (283.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
175.97 mi
03h 23m
Flight
139.73 mi
224.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.73 mi
Kilometers
224.87 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.97 mi
Kilometers
283.19 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moses Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-23T07:29
Arrive Moses Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
87.8 mi
01h 41m
To Moses Lake
88.2 mi
01h 41m

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Moses Lake.

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    120 m · 11 sec · South Division Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
151 mi · 86%
State Route 18
15.7 mi · 9%
West Broadway Avenue
2.83 mi · 2%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.14 mi · 1%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.89 mi · 1%
Canyon Drive
0.95 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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
139.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 41m from Kent
Leave By
10:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Moses Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Moses Lake?

The road trip is about 176 miles (283.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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 87.8 miles from Kent and 88.2 miles from Moses Lake.

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

The direct path is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 10:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.50 one way or $64.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Moses Lake.

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 Moses Lake. Straight-line distance: 139.73 mi (224.87 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Moses Lake

#2 Moses Lake

City in Washington

Population24,274
Coordinates47.1301400, -119.2780800
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Moses Lake (-119.27808, 47.13014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.5 L · about $32.50
Round trip
$64.99
12.42 gal · 47 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.50 $64.99
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.57 $69.14
Premium $5.77 $35.84 $71.68
Diesel $5.47 $33.95 $67.90

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 Moses Lake. The current time is 07:29:55.

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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.