How far is Kent, WA from Stevenson, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Stevenson, WA is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.66 mi
03h 54m
Flight
117.63 mi
189.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.63 mi
Kilometers
189.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.66 mi
Kilometers
308.45 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stevenson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-22T21:07
Arrive Stevenson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vader
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Kent
95.8 mi
01h 57m
To Stevenson
95.9 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Camas, City Center

    643 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 East: Camas

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewis and Clark Highway

    26 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Evergreen Highway

    22.3 mi · 31 min · Evergreen Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1736 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Southwest Russell Avenue

    128 m · 18 sec · Southwest Russell Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Vancouver Avenue

    62 m · 11 sec · Vancouver Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto School Street

    527 ft · 19 sec · School Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
134 mi · 70%
Evergreen Highway
22.3 mi · 12%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
10.1 mi · 5%
I 205 South
10.1 mi · 5%
Lewis and Clark Highway
4.88 mi · 3%
Valley Freeway
4.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.1 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vader
01h 57m from Kent
Leave By
9:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Kent and Light Rain near Stevenson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Vader is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Kent and 95.9 miles from Stevenson.

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

The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.1 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 9:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.38 one way or $70.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kent and Light Rain near Stevenson.

Stop Ideas Near Vader

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 Vader and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Kelso City Parks & Recreation

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
City government office,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4 mi away

Vader City Hall

Vader , WA
Vader, WA 98593
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
Rating 1.6/5 7 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vader.

RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

29 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Centralia station

35 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

67 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

71 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Stevenson. Straight-line distance: 117.63 mi (189.3 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Stevenson

City in Washington

Population1,627
Coordinates45.6956700, -121.8845200
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Stevenson (-121.88452, 45.69567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.6 L · about $35.38
Round trip
$70.75
13.52 gal · 51.2 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $35.38 $70.75
Mid-grade $5.57 $37.63 $75.27
Premium $5.77 $39.01 $78.02
Diesel $5.47 $36.96 $73.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Stevenson. The current time is 21:07:12.

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.