How far is Kent, WA from Ritzville, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Ritzville, WA is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas 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 Ritzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Ritzville.
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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
193.4 mi · 3 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 South: Ritzville, Pasco
3140 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto North Adams Street
710 ft · 18 sec · North Adams Street
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue
625 ft · 13 sec · West Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Ritzville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
193 mi · 03h 30m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Kent and Rain Showers Likely near Ritzville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Ritzville?
The road trip is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Kent and 109.5 miles from Ritzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 8:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.35 one way or $80.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kent and Rain Showers Likely near Ritzville.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
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 Kittitas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Ritzville. Straight-line distance: 181.61 mi (292.27 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 Ritzville
Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA
| Population | 1,641 |
| Coordinates | 47.1275500, -118.3799900 |
| Altitude | 554 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ritzville (-118.37999, 47.12755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $40.35 | $80.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $42.92 | $85.84 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.49 | $88.99 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $42.15 | $84.30 |
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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