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

The driving distance from Kent, WA to West Valley, WA is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.16 mi
02h 55m
Flight
94.19 mi
151.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.19 mi
Kilometers
151.58 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.16 mi
Kilometers
235.22 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 8:22 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Oct 15, 11:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-10-15T17:27
Arrive West Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 8:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Kent
72.9 mi
01h 27m
To West Valley
73.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ackley Road

    107 m · 15 sec · Ackley Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Powerhouse Road

    836 ft · 20 sec · West Powerhouse Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cowiche Canyon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cowiche Canyon Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Prospect Way

    2549 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Way

  23. 23

    Continue on North 66th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 66th Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Summitview Avenue

    2043 ft · 59 sec · Summitview Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North 72nd Avenue

    2610 ft · 1 min · North 72nd Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Tieton Drive

    66 m · 11 sec · Tieton Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left

    96 m · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 58%
I 82 East
31.3 mi · 21%
State Route 18
15.7 mi · 11%
US 12 west
3.73 mi · 3%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
94.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 27m from Kent
Leave By
12:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kent and Sunny near West Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 72.9 miles from Kent and 73.3 miles from West Valley.

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

The direct path is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 12:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.04 one way or $56.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kent and Sunny near West Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and West Valley. Straight-line distance: 94.19 mi (151.58 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Valley

Situated in Yakima County at an elevation of 1194 feet, this area lies immediately west of the city of Yakima along the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.

Population0
Coordinates46.5920700, -120.6050700
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: West Valley (-120.60507, 46.59207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.52 L · about $28.04
Round trip
$56.09
10.32 gal · 39.04 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $28.04 $56.09
Mid-grade $5.72 $29.51 $59.02
Premium $5.98 $30.84 $61.68
Diesel $7.29 $37.63 $75.25

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and West Valley. The current time is 17:27:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.