How far is Kent, WA from West Pasco, WA?

The driving distance from Kent, WA to West Pasco, WA is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
221.53 mi
04h 15m
Flight
164.25 mi
264.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.25 mi
Kilometers
264.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.53 mi
Kilometers
356.52 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Pasco
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive West Pasco
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Kent
110.6 mi
02h 07m
To West Pasco
111 mi
02h 07m

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
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and West Pasco.

  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

    10 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Road 68

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Road 68

    759 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Road 68

    1 mi · 2 min · Road 68

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Wernett Road

    1336 ft · 51 sec · West Wernett Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Road 72

    1312 ft · 50 sec · Road 72

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    668 ft · 49 sec · Pearl Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 46%
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 38%
State Route 18
15.7 mi · 7%
I‑182 east
9.96 mi · 4%
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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.3 mi
164.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 07m from Kent
Leave By
8:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Slight Chance Light Rain near West Pasco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to West Pasco?

The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from Kent and 111 miles from West Pasco.

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

The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 8:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.92 one way or $81.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and West Pasco. Straight-line distance: 164.25 mi (264.33 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
West Pasco

#2 West Pasco

Census designated place in Franklin County, Washington

Population3,739
Coordinates46.2454100, -119.1827900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: West Pasco (-119.18279, 46.24541)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.59 L · about $40.92
Round trip
$81.84
15.64 gal · 59.18 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $40.92 $81.84
Mid-grade $5.57 $43.53 $87.07
Premium $5.77 $45.13 $90.26
Diesel $5.47 $42.75 $85.50

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 West Pasco. The current time is 03:20:54.

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.