How far is Quincy, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Quincy, WA to Kent, WA is about 157 miles (252.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.97 mi
02h 41m
Flight
112.06 mi
180.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.06 mi
Kilometers
180.35 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.97 mi
Kilometers
252.62 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM PDT
Return by in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-22T18:21
Arrive Kent
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Quincy
78.7 mi
01h 20m
To Kent
78.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 to 23 mph NW
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 Quincy and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on D Street Southeast

    61 m · 14 sec · D Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue South

    1.3 km · 2 min · Central Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 281

    9.7 mi · 12 min · State Route 281

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward I 90 West

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    123.9 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

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

    137 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 18

    15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

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

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Smith Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Titus Street

    1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
124 mi · 79%
State Route 18
15.8 mi · 10%
State Route 281
9.67 mi · 6%
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

124 mi · 02h 15m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 20m from Quincy
Leave By
1:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Quincy 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 Quincy to Kent?

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Quincy and 78.3 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 1:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.99 one way or $57.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Quincy and Light Rain Likely near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near South 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 South 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Kent. Straight-line distance: 112.06 mi (180.35 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

Population8,387
Coordinates47.2343000, -119.8525500
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: D Street Southeast (-119.852558, 47.234471)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.97 L · about $28.99
Round trip
$57.98
11.08 gal · 41.94 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.99 $57.98
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.84 $61.68
Premium $5.77 $31.97 $63.94
Diesel $5.47 $30.29 $60.57

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 Quincy and Kent. The current time is 18:21:38.

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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.