How far is Zillah, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Zillah, WA to Kent, WA is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
160.25 mi
02h 43m
Flight
115.11 mi
185.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.11 mi
Kilometers
185.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.25 mi
Kilometers
257.9 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM PDT
Return by in Zillah
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zillah
2026-04-22T21:40
Arrive Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zillah
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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Zillah
80.3 mi
01h 21m
To Kent
80 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 17 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 Zillah and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    2948 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Meyers Road

    1522 ft · 43 sec · Meyers Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

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

    137 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 18

    15.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 18

  11. 11

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

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

    858 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Kent-Kangley Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on East Smith Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Titus Street

    1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zillah 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 53%
Meyers Road
51.7 mi · 32%
State Route 18
15.8 mi · 10%
Southeast 272nd Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.81 mi · 1%
Canyon Drive
0.95 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 21m from Zillah
Leave By
1:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Zillah 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 Zillah to Kent?

The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Zillah and 80 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 1:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.62 one way or $59.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Zillah and Light Rain Likely near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zillah and Kent. Straight-line distance: 115.11 mi (185.25 km).

Zillah

#1 Zillah

City in Washington

Population3,135
Coordinates46.4020700, -120.2620000
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-120.262081, 46.401967)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.41 L · about $29.62
Round trip
$59.24
11.32 gal · 42.82 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.62 $59.24
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.51 $63.02
Premium $5.77 $32.66 $65.33
Diesel $5.47 $30.94 $61.89

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 Zillah and Kent. The current time is 21:40:21.

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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.