How far is Palouse, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Palouse, WA to Kent, WA is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palouse and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palouse and Kent.
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Start on North Beach Street
41 m · 8 sec · North Beach Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
83 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Bridge Street
104 m · 12 sec · South Bridge Street
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Continue on West Almota Road
2366 ft · 1 min · West Almota Road
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Continue on State Highway 27
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 27
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Turn right onto Clear Creek Road
1955 ft · 33 sec · Clear Creek Road
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Continue on Clear Creek Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Clear Creek Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 272
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 272
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Continue on East Canyon Street
3059 ft · 2 min · East Canyon Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1913 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
880 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Fairview Street
1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street
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Continue on West Almota Road
1072 ft · 30 sec · West Almota Road
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Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road
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Turn left
129.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Continue on I 90 West: Seattle
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 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 Palouse and Kent.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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129 mi · 02h 44m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Palouse 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 Palouse to Kent?
The road trip is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Royal City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.1 miles from Palouse and 143.4 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.91 one way or $105.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Palouse and Light Rain Likely near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Royal City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Royal City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palouse and Kent. Straight-line distance: 244.57 mi (393.59 km).
#1 Palouse
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 46.9101700, -117.0757300 |
| Altitude | 742 |
| 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: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $52.91 | $105.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $56.28 | $112.56 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $58.34 | $116.69 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $55.27 | $110.54 |
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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