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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.59 mi
02h 49m
Flight
120.2 mi
193.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.2 mi
Kilometers
193.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.59 mi
Kilometers
263.28 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM PDT
Return by in Sunnyside
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunnyside
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunnyside
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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Sunnyside
80.6 mi
01h 24m
To Kent
83 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
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 Sunnyside and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Stauffer Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Northeast Stauffer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 292nd Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast 292nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast 53rd Street

    2134 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 53rd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast Bradford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Bradford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 53rd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 53rd Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 237th Avenue

    108 m · 7 sec · Northeast 237th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast 54th Street

    1195 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 54th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Northeast 232nd Avenue

    933 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 232nd Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast 58th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Northeast 58th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

    31 m · 2 sec · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Seattle

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

    988 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

    2850 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street

    1449 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Willis Street

    1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 4th Avenue South

    73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

    984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
141 mi · 86%
Valley Freeway
4.78 mi · 3%
Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
3.95 mi · 2%
State Route 18
2.42 mi · 1%
Northeast 58th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Northeast 53rd Street
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 24m from Sunnyside
Leave By
12:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Napavine, 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 Napavine.

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyside and Kent. Straight-line distance: 120.2 mi (193.45 km).

Sunnyside

#1 Sunnyside

City in Washington, United States

Population16,924
Coordinates45.6437300, -122.3720400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast Stauffer Road (-122.372036, 45.643572)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.85 L · about $30.19
Round trip
$60.39
11.54 gal · 43.7 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunnyside and Kent. The current time is 21:26:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.