How far is Newport, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Newport, WA to Kent, WA is about 331.4 miles (533.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.2 miles (397.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Kent.
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Start on the route
65 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
58 m · 14 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South Washington Avenue
37.3 mi · 49 min · South Washington Avenue
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Take the exit straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor
4.9 mi · 6 min · North Spokane Corridor
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Keep slight right
54 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue
745 ft · 30 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
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Turn left onto North Haven Street
944 ft · 24 sec · North Haven Street
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Continue on North Haven Place
1130 ft · 28 sec · North Haven Place
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Turn straight onto North Market Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Grace Avenue
540 ft · 18 sec · East Grace Avenue
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Continue on North Greene Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Greene Street
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Turn straight onto North Freya Way
1804 ft · 48 sec · North Freya Way
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Continue on North Freya Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Freya Street
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Continue on South Thor Place
1379 ft · 43 sec · South Thor Place
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
1113 ft · 19 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
568 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington
1907 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street
2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street
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Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast 256th Street
2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street
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Continue on Canyon Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive
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Continue on East Smith Street
572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street
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Turn left onto East Titus Street
1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street
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Continue on East Gowe Street
1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Kent.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East 2nd Avenue
Keep slight left
195 mi · 03h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newport and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Kent?
The road trip is about 331.4 miles (533.3 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?
Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.4 miles from Newport and 168 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.2 miles (397.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.2 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 5:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.17 one way or $122.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newport and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lee Park
Moses Lake
City of Moses Lake
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Valley.
Moses Lake, Washington
Ephrata, WA
Ephrata
Quincy, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Kent. Straight-line distance: 247.22 mi (397.87 km).
#1 Newport
City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 48.1796300, -117.0432600 |
| Altitude | 653 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 533 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $61.17 | $122.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $65.08 | $130.16 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $67.46 | $134.93 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $63.91 | $127.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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