How far is Terrace Heights, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Terrace Heights, WA to Kent, WA is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
143.35 mi
02h 28m
Flight
100.1 mi
161.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.1 mi
Kilometers
161.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.35 mi
Kilometers
230.7 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM PDT
Return by in Terrace Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terrace Heights
2026-04-19T01:52
Arrive Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terrace Heights
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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Terrace Heights
71.6 mi
01h 14m
To Kent
71.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Terrace Heights and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terrace Heights and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on Roza Hill Drive

    871 ft · 24 sec · Roza Hill Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Terrace Heights Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Terrace Heights Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Terrace Heights Way

    898 ft · 24 sec · Terrace Heights Way

  4. 4

    Continue on East Yakima Avenue

    987 ft · 27 sec · East Yakima Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1479 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

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

    137 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 18

    15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18

  13. 13

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

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on East Smith Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Titus Street

    1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Terrace Heights 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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 60%
East Yakima Avenue
32.8 mi · 23%
State Route 18
15.8 mi · 11%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.81 mi · 1%
Terrace Heights Drive
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

85.7 mi · 01h 36m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 14m from Terrace Heights
Leave By
1:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Terrace Heights and Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terrace Heights to Kent?

The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Terrace Heights and 71.8 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 1:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.48 one way or $52.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Terrace Heights and Chance Light Rain near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terrace Heights and Kent. Straight-line distance: 100.1 mi (161.1 km).

Terrace Heights

#1 Terrace Heights

Census designated place

Population6,937
Coordinates46.6062400, -120.4397900
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Roza Hill Drive (-120.439793, 46.606389)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.15 L · about $26.48
Round trip
$52.96
10.12 gal · 38.3 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.48 $52.96
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.17 $56.34
Premium $5.77 $29.20 $58.40
Diesel $5.47 $27.66 $55.33

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Terrace Heights and Kent. The current time is 01:52:49.

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.