How far is Mattawa, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Mattawa, WA to Kent, WA is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.19 mi
02h 36m
Flight
118.41 mi
190.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.41 mi
Kilometers
190.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.19 mi
Kilometers
243.31 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Wed, Apr 29, 3:12 PM PDT
Return by in Mattawa
Wed, Apr 29, 5:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mattawa
2026-04-29T12:35
Arrive Kent
Wed, Apr 29, 3:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mattawa
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 Mattawa
75.7 mi
01h 18m
To Kent
75.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Government Road

    1788 ft · 36 sec · Government Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Road 24 Southwest

    1753 ft · 35 sec · Road 24 Southwest

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 243

    3 m · 1 sec · State Route 243

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243

    14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 90 West: Seattle

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 18

    15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Smith Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Titus Street

    1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
113 mi · 75%
State Route 18
15.8 mi · 10%
State Route 243
14.3 mi · 9%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.81 mi · 1%
Canyon Drive
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 03m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 18m from Mattawa
Leave By
1:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Mattawa and Partly Cloudy near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 75.7 miles from Mattawa and 75.4 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.89 one way or $55.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Mattawa and Partly Cloudy near Kent.

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 Mattawa and Kent. Straight-line distance: 118.41 mi (190.56 km).

Mattawa

#1 Mattawa

City in Washington, United States

Population5,112
Coordinates46.7379100, -119.9028200
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Government Road (-119.902819, 46.737791)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.19 L · about $27.89
Round trip
$55.78
10.66 gal · 40.38 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.89 $55.78
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.67 $59.34
Premium $5.77 $30.76 $61.52
Diesel $5.47 $29.14 $58.28

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Mattawa and Kent. The current time is 12:35:32.

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.