How far is Kent, WA from Palouse, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Palouse, WA is about 285.9 miles (460.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Palouse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Palouse.
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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
129.1 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Almota Road
1072 ft · 29 sec · West Almota Road
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Continue on West Fairview Street
1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
691 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
32 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2034 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Canyon Street
3059 ft · 2 min · East Canyon Street
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Continue on State Route 272
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 272
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Keep slight right to continue on Clear Creek Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Clear Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on West Almota Road
2708 ft · 1 min · West Almota Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
83 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Beach Street
41 m · 6 sec · North Beach Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Beach Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Palouse.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
129 mi · 02h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Chance Rain Showers near Palouse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Palouse?
The road trip is about 285.9 miles (460.1 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
Royal City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from Kent and 143.3 miles from Palouse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 5:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.80 one way or $105.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and Chance Rain Showers near Palouse.
Stop Ideas Near Royal City
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 Royal City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Palouse. Straight-line distance: 244.57 mi (393.59 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 Palouse
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 46.9101700, -117.0757300 |
| Altitude | 742 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palouse (-117.07573, 46.91017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $5.23 | $52.80 | $105.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $56.17 | $112.34 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $58.23 | $116.46 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $55.16 | $110.32 |
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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