How far is Wenatchee, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Wenatchee, WA to Kent, WA is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
145.8 mi
02h 42m
Flight
90.04 mi
144.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.04 mi
Kilometers
144.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.8 mi
Kilometers
234.64 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM PDT
Return by in Wenatchee
Tue, May 12, 11:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wenatchee
2026-05-12T18:08
Arrive Kent
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wenatchee
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 Wenatchee
73 mi
01h 21m
To Kent
72.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Orondo Avenue

    10 m · 5 sec · Orondo Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Wenatchee Avenue

    3.7 mi · 9 min · South Wenatchee Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on US 2

    43 m · 3 sec · US 2

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2

    13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle

    1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US 97

    35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

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

    137 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 18

    15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18

  16. 16

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

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on East Smith Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Titus Street

    1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wenatchee 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
60.3 mi · 41%
US 97
45.1 mi · 31%
State Route 18
15.8 mi · 11%
US 2
13.9 mi · 10%
South Wenatchee Avenue
3.74 mi · 3%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

60 mi · 01h 07m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 21m from Wenatchee
Leave By
1:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wenatchee and Mostly Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wenatchee to Kent?

The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 73 miles from Wenatchee and 72.8 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 1:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.95 one way or $53.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wenatchee and Mostly Sunny 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 Wenatchee and Kent. Straight-line distance: 90.04 mi (144.91 km).

Wenatchee

#1 Wenatchee

City in Chelan County, Washington

Population34,219
Coordinates47.4234600, -120.3103500
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Orondo Avenue (-120.310357, 47.423469)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.48 L · about $26.95
Round trip
$53.90
10.3 gal · 38.96 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.95 $53.90
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.67 $57.34
Premium $5.77 $29.72 $59.44
Diesel $5.47 $28.16 $56.31

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Wenatchee and Kent. The current time is 18:08:20.

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.