How far is Moses Lake, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Moses Lake, WA to Kent, WA is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
175.34 mi
02h 56m
Flight
139.73 mi
224.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.73 mi
Kilometers
224.87 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.34 mi
Kilometers
282.19 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Wed, Apr 22, 9:16 PM PDT
Return by in Moses Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moses Lake
2026-04-22T18:19
Arrive Kent
Wed, Apr 22, 9:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moses Lake
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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Moses Lake
87.8 mi
01h 28m
To Kent
87.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moses Lake and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on South Division Street

    120 m · 16 sec · South Division Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    150.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

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

    137 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 18

    15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18

  8. 8

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

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Smith Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Titus Street

    1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway Avenue
153 mi · 87%
State Route 18
15.8 mi · 9%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.81 mi · 1%
Canyon Drive
0.95 mi · 1%
Southeast 256th Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

West Broadway Avenue

Take the ramp right

150 mi · 02h 44m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
139.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 28m from Moses Lake
Leave By
12:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Moses Lake and Light Rain Likely near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moses Lake to Kent?

The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Moses Lake and 87.5 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 12:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moses Lake and Light Rain Likely near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moses Lake and Kent. Straight-line distance: 139.73 mi (224.87 km).

Moses Lake

#1 Moses Lake

City in Washington

Population24,274
Coordinates47.1301400, -119.2780800
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: South Division Street (-119.278083, 47.130174)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.42 L · about $32.39
Round trip
$64.78
12.38 gal · 46.84 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.39 $64.78
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.46 $68.92
Premium $5.77 $35.72 $71.44
Diesel $5.47 $33.84 $67.68

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 Moses Lake and Kent. The current time is 18:19:21.

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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.