How far is Kent, WA from Walla Walla, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Walla Walla, WA is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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
270.73 mi
05h 11m
Flight
205.52 mi
330.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.52 mi
Kilometers
330.75 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.73 mi
Kilometers
435.69 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walla Walla
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-19T11:22
Arrive Walla Walla
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM PDT

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

Leave by
6:38 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
Selah
WA

City of the United States

From Kent
135.1 mi
02h 35m
To Walla Walla
135.6 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    6 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Myra Road

    80 m · 4 sec · Northeast Myra Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Pine Street

    75 m · 3 sec · West Pine Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto West Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 9th Avenue

    1925 ft · 40 sec · North 9th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Rose Street

    1518 ft · 28 sec · West Rose Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 5th Avenue

    572 ft · 18 sec · North 5th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 38%
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 31%
I‑182 east
59.5 mi · 22%
State Route 18
15.7 mi · 6%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.14 mi · 1%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.89 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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.2 mi
205.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selah
02h 35m from Kent
Leave By
6:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Slight Chance Light Rain near Walla Walla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.1 miles from Kent and 135.6 miles from Walla Walla.

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

The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.98 one way or $99.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kent and Slight Chance Light Rain near Walla Walla.

Stop Ideas Near Selah

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

83 mi away
102 B St NE
RAIL

Columbia Station

87 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Ephrata, WA

103 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

105 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Walla Walla. Straight-line distance: 205.52 mi (330.75 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Walla Walla

City in Washington, United States

Population33,096
Coordinates46.0645800, -118.3430200
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Walla Walla (-118.34302, 46.06458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.55 gal
36.16 L · about $49.98
Round trip
$99.95
19.1 gal · 72.32 L
Estimated CO2
84.9 kg one way
Round trip: 169.7 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $49.98 $99.95
Mid-grade $5.57 $53.16 $106.33
Premium $5.77 $55.11 $110.23
Diesel $5.47 $52.21 $104.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Walla Walla. The current time is 11:22:04.

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.