How far is Kent, WA from Selah, WA?
The driving distance from Kent, WA to Selah, WA is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Selah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Selah.
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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
84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 821 North, SR 823: Selah
1743 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Harrison Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Harrison Road
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Continue on North Wenas Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Wenas Road
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Turn right onto East Naches Avenue
139 m · 13 sec · East Naches Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Naches Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Selah.
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
84.5 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Kent and Chance Light Rain near Selah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Selah?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Kent and 69.1 miles from Selah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 1:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.48 one way or $50.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kent and Chance Light Rain near Selah.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Selah. Straight-line distance: 94.72 mi (152.43 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 Selah
City of the United States
| Population | 8,138 |
| Coordinates | 46.6540200, -120.5300700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selah (-120.53007, 46.65402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $25.48 | $50.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $27.11 | $54.22 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $28.10 | $56.21 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
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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