How far is Kent, WA from Newport, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Newport, WA is about 325 miles (523 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.2 miles (397.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
325 mi
06h 23m
Flight
247.22 mi
397.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.22 mi
Kilometers
397.87 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
325 mi
Kilometers
523.04 km
Drive Time
06h 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 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-18T21:59
Arrive Newport
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cascade Valley
WA

Census designated place

From Kent
162.2 mi
03h 11m
To Newport
162.8 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Newport Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Newport Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Newport Highway

    65 m · 13 sec · North Newport Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Newport Highway

    49 m · 9 sec · North Newport Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto North Newport Highway

    38.8 mi · 52 min · North Newport Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    54 m · 10 sec · West 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    65 m · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
255 mi · 79%
North Newport Highway
41.1 mi · 13%
State Route 18
15.7 mi · 5%
US 395 North
6.33 mi · 2%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.14 mi · 1%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.8 mi
247.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade Valley
03h 11m from Kent
Leave By
11:14 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 325 miles (523 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.2 miles from Kent and 162.8 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 247.2 miles (397.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.8 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.02 one way or $120.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cascade Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Lee Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Lee Park

Ephrata , WA
000131642100, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews Park
City of Ephrata
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

City of Ephrata

Ephrata , WA
121 Alder St SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 2.7/5 3 reviews City government office
City of Moses Lake
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

City of Moses Lake

Moses Lake , WA
401 S Balsam St, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Rating 3.4/5 7 reviews City administration
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Ephrata Recreation Department

Ephrata , WA
121 Alder St SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Park,Entertainment

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Valley.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

7 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ephrata, WA

26 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

27 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

41 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Newport. Straight-line distance: 247.22 mi (397.87 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Newport

City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington

Population2,137
Coordinates48.1796300, -117.0432600
Altitude653
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Newport (-117.04326, 48.17963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.47 gal
43.41 L · about $60.02
Round trip
$120.05
22.94 gal · 86.82 L
Estimated CO2
101.9 kg one way
Round trip: 203.9 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $60.02 $120.05
Mid-grade $5.57 $63.85 $127.71
Premium $5.77 $66.19 $132.39
Diesel $5.47 $62.71 $125.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Newport. The current time is 21:59:20.

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.