How far is Kent, WA from Tieton, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Tieton, WA is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
156.08 mi
03h 10m
Flight
83.98 mi
135.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.98 mi
Kilometers
135.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.08 mi
Kilometers
251.18 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tieton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Tieton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Kent
77.9 mi
01h 35m
To Tieton
78.2 mi
01h 35m

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
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
18 to 26 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 52 sec · West Gowe Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Titus Street

    1075 ft · 36 sec · East Titus Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Smith Street

    602 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    1998 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    624 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast 272nd Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto WA 18 East: North Bend

    2183 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    15.7 mi · 20 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street

    1748 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Naches Road

    3137 ft · 1 min · South Naches Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Naches Tieton Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Naches Tieton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Naches Avenue

    735 ft · 20 sec · Naches Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Naches Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 55%
I 82 East
31.3 mi · 20%
State Route 18
15.7 mi · 10%
US 12 west
12.9 mi · 8%
Naches Tieton Road
3.71 mi · 2%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.1 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 35m from Kent
Leave By
10:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Kent and Chance Light Rain near Tieton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Kent and 78.2 miles from Tieton.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.1 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 10:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.83 one way or $57.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Tieton. Straight-line distance: 83.98 mi (135.15 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Tieton

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Population1,316
Coordinates46.7020700, -120.7553500
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Tieton (-120.75535, 46.70207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.85 L · about $28.83
Round trip
$57.67
11.02 gal · 41.7 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.83 $57.67
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.67 $61.35
Premium $5.77 $31.80 $63.60
Diesel $5.47 $30.12 $60.25

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 Tieton. The current time is 21:04:14.

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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.