How far is Kent, WA from Port Angeles, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Port Angeles, WA is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
122.69 mi
02h 51m
Flight
75.37 mi
121.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.37 mi
Kilometers
121.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.69 mi
Kilometers
197.45 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Angeles
Wed, May 6, 1:34 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Wed, May 6, 4:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-05-06T10:42
Arrive Port Angeles
Wed, May 6, 1:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Poulsbo
WA

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

From Kent
61.3 mi
01h 25m
To Port Angeles
61.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Port Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue South

    829 ft · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Willis Street

    1972 ft · 53 sec · West Willis Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto WA 167 South: Auburn

    1623 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Federal Way

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    23.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hood Canal Bridge

    617 ft · 13 sec · Hood Canal Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 104

    794 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    43 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 104

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 104

    2101 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 104

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    34.7 mi · 51 min · Olympic Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street

    120 m · 12 sec · East Front Street

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto East Front Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Front Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Street

    71 m · 14 sec · North Lincoln Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    71 m · 19 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
34.7 mi · 28%
WA 16 West
29.3 mi · 24%
State Highway 3 Northwest
23.3 mi · 19%
State Route 104
13.8 mi · 11%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 8%
Valley Freeway
4.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

34.7 mi · 00h 51m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poulsbo
01h 25m from Kent
Leave By
12:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny near Port Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Port Angeles?

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Poulsbo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Kent and 61.5 miles from Port Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Port Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Poulsbo

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

21 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

26 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

28 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

42 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Port Angeles. Straight-line distance: 75.37 mi (121.3 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Port Angeles

#2 Port Angeles

City in Clallam County, Washington

Population20,381
Coordinates48.1181500, -123.4307400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Port Angeles (-123.43074, 48.11815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.39 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.32
8.66 gal · 32.78 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $22.66 $45.32
Mid-grade $5.57 $24.11 $48.21
Premium $5.77 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.47 $23.67 $47.34

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Port Angeles. The current time is 10:42:44.

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.