How far is White Salmon, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from White Salmon, WA to Kent, WA is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.74 mi
03h 47m
Flight
119.64 mi
192.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.64 mi
Kilometers
192.54 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.74 mi
Kilometers
350.42 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM PDT
Return by in White Salmon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Salmon
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Kent
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Salmon
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kelso
WA

Town and parish in Scottish Borders, Scotland

From White Salmon
108.4 mi
01h 53m
To Kent
109.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W
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 White Salmon and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Salmon and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on East Jewett Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Jewett Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 141

    1490 ft · 38 sec · State Route 141

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ash Street

    987 ft · 36 sec · Ash Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Steuben Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Steuben Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    2261 ft · 56 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hood River Bridge

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Hood River Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland

    1151 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Columbia River Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

    1891 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

    1811 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  16. 16

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

    988 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

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

    2850 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1449 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Willis Street

    1314 ft · 30 sec · West Willis Street

  21. 21

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

    73 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue South

    984 ft · 32 sec · 4th Avenue South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Gowe Street

    643 ft · 25 sec · West Gowe Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Salmon 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
149 mi · 68%
Columbia River Highway
54.7 mi · 25%
Valley Freeway
4.78 mi · 2%
State Route 18
2.42 mi · 1%
Hood River Bridge
1.05 mi
East Jewett Boulevard
0.97 mi
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.1 mi
119.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kelso
01h 53m from White Salmon
Leave By
9:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving White Salmon 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 White Salmon to Kent?

The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Kelso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from White Salmon and 109.3 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.1 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 9:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.19 one way or $80.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around White Salmon and Light Rain Likely near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Kelso

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kelso and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

Kelso City Parks & Recreation

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
City government office,Park
Rainier City Hall
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Rainier City Hall

Rainier , OR
106 W B St, Rainier, OR 97048, United States
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.6 mi away

Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
Rating 1.6/5 7 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kelso.

RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

1 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

58 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

59 mi away
44573 Highway 26
RAIL

Vancouver station

60 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Salmon and Kent. Straight-line distance: 119.64 mi (192.54 km).

White Salmon

#1 White Salmon

City in Klickitat County, Washington, United States

Population2,723
Coordinates45.7276200, -121.4864600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jewett Boulevard (-121.486414, 45.72771)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.08 L · about $40.19
Round trip
$80.38
15.36 gal · 58.16 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $40.19 $80.38
Mid-grade $5.57 $42.75 $85.51
Premium $5.77 $44.32 $88.64
Diesel $5.47 $41.99 $83.97

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 White Salmon and Kent. The current time is 19:11:34.

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.