How far is Soap Lake, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Soap Lake, WA to Kent, WA is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soap Lake and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soap Lake and Kent.
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Start on Division Street North
2051 ft · 2 min · Division Street North
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Continue on Division Road Northwest
2799 ft · 2 min · Division Road Northwest
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Turn slight right
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest
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Continue on Alder Street Southwest
2032 ft · 57 sec · Alder Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
120 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Basin Street Southwest
19.9 mi · 27 min · Basin Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1838 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
125.7 mi · 2 hr 17 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 Soap Lake and Kent.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Chance Rain leaving Soap 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 Soap Lake to Kent?
The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Soap Lake and 87 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 10:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.18 one way or $64.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Soap 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soap Lake and Kent. Straight-line distance: 128.38 mi (206.6 km).
#1 Soap Lake
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 47.3893100, -119.4905900 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $32.18 | $64.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $34.24 | $68.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $35.49 | $70.98 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $33.62 | $67.24 |
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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