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

The driving distance from Kent, WA to West Wenatchee, WA is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
145.39 mi
03h 04m
Flight
88.07 mi
141.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.07 mi
Kilometers
141.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.39 mi
Kilometers
233.98 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Wenatchee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM PDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive West Wenatchee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Kent
72.6 mi
01h 32m
To West Wenatchee
72.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast 272nd Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto WA 18 East: North Bend

    2183 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    15.7 mi · 20 min · State Route 18

  11. 11

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

    1101 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    642 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    14.4 mi · 19 min · US 2

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto State Route 285

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 285

  21. 21

    Continue on North Wenatchee Avenue

    1599 ft · 41 sec · North Wenatchee Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Maiden Lane

    2789 ft · 2 min · Maiden Lane

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto North Western Avenue

    3223 ft · 1 min · North Western Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mulberry Lane

    1288 ft · 44 sec · Mulberry Lane

  25. 25

    Continue on Benoy Avenue

    105 m · 16 sec · Benoy Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    123 m · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
60.4 mi · 42%
Sunset Highway
45.4 mi · 31%
State Route 18
15.7 mi · 11%
US 2
14.4 mi · 10%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.14 mi · 1%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

59.8 mi · 01h 07m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 32m from Kent
Leave By
10:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kent and Sunny near West Wenatchee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Kent and 72.8 miles from West Wenatchee.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 10:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Wenatchee. Straight-line distance: 88.07 mi (141.74 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 West Wenatchee

City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America

Population1,565
Coordinates47.4437400, -120.3534100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: West Wenatchee (-120.35341, 47.44374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.42 L · about $26.85
Round trip
$53.69
10.26 gal · 38.84 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.85 $53.69
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.56 $57.12
Premium $5.77 $29.61 $59.21
Diesel $5.47 $28.05 $56.09

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 West Wenatchee. The current time is 04:15:36.

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.