How far is Sunnyside, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Sunnyside, WA to Kent, WA is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunnyside and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside and Kent.
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Start on Northeast Stauffer Road
42 m · 6 sec · Northeast Stauffer Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 292nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast 292nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 53rd Street
2134 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 53rd Street
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Continue on Northeast Bradford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Bradford Road
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Continue on Northeast 53rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 53rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 237th Avenue
108 m · 7 sec · Northeast 237th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 54th Street
1195 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 54th Street
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Continue on Northeast 232nd Avenue
933 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 232nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 58th Street
2 mi · 3 min · Northeast 58th Street
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Continue on Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 2 sec · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Seattle
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left
125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
988 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
2850 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
1449 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto West Willis Street
1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South
73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn right onto West Gowe Street
643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street
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Turn left 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 Sunnyside 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 205 North
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside to Kent?
The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Sunnyside and 83 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 12:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.19 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Sunnyside and Light Rain Likely near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Napavine
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 Napavine.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyside and Kent. Straight-line distance: 120.2 mi (193.45 km).
#1 Sunnyside
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 16,924 |
| Coordinates | 45.6437300, -122.3720400 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $30.19 | $60.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $32.12 | $64.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $31.54 | $63.09 |
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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