Chewelah, WA to Kent, WA is 326.5 miles and takes about 6h 19m via I 90 and US 395, with a fuel budget near $68 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington, moving from the Pacific Coast region to the same region. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. You'll be covering a significant distance, so plan for a full day behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
163.3 miles from Chewelah, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
252 mi
4h 32m
US 395
31.6 mi
46m
North Park Street
16.5 mi
20m
State Route 18
15.8 mi
20m
US 2
3 mi
3m
Southeast 272nd Street
2 mi
3m
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.8 mi
3m
Canyon Drive
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 252 mi, about 4h 32m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 47 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~978 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,681
Quietest
2 AM
~83 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chewelah, WA and Kent, WA.
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Start on US 395
17 mi·20 min·North Park Street
2
Enter roundabout
125 ft·1 sec
3
Continue
184 ft·2 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 395
10 mi·12 min·US 395
5
Enter roundabout onto US 395
139 ft·2 sec·US 395
6
Continue on US 395
0.9 mi·1 min·US 395
7
Enter roundabout onto US 395
90 ft·1 sec·US 395
8
Continue on US 395
12 mi·15 min·US 395
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
8.5 mi·18 min·US 395
Toward US 395: SpokaneUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 2; US 395
0.5 mi·1 min·North Browne Street
11
Take the ramp onto US 2; US 395
3.0 mi·3 min·US 2; US 395
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi·1 hr·I 90; US 395
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
195 mi·3 hr 31 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 25Toward WA 18 West: AuburnUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft·13 sec
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, TacomaUse the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Merge onto WA 18
0.3 mi·25 sec·Snoqualmie Parkway
17
Continue on WA 18
16 mi·20 min·State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, CovingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto WA 516
2.0 mi·3 min·Southeast 272nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on WA 516
0.2 mi·16 sec·Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
21
Continue on WA 516
1.8 mi·3 min·Southeast Kent Kangley Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Continue on WA 516
0.4 mi·55 sec·Southeast 256th Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on WA 516
1.0 mi·1 min·Canyon Drive
24
Continue on WA 516
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Smith Street
25
Turn left onto East Titus Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Titus Street
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on East Gowe Street
0.3 mi·56 sec·East Gowe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft·0 sec·2nd Avenue South
28
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 19m estimated drive time, starting your trip in Chewelah in the morning will allow you to reach Kent well before evening. With one recommended stop, you can easily manage your time on the road. The longest stretch is 252 miles on I 90, so consider a fuel and stretch break before or during that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you near Kent, as the $68 estimated fuel cost is based on current prices.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.3 miles from Chewelah, WA, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 72 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.3 miles or 3h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kent, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chewelah, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chewelah, WA
This is one driving day of about 326.5 miles and 6h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Chewelah, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 252 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 39.6 and 326 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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39.6 mi into trip|~48m in|US 395
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 toward US 395: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 395: Spokane
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303.7 mi into trip|~5h 45m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
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303.9 mi into trip|~5h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn,...
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320.1 mi into trip|~6h 6m in
Take the exit toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covingt...
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326 mi into trip|~6h 18m in|East Titus Street
Turn left onto East Titus Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$72.34 one way
$144.69 round trip
$5.63/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.91
$75.90
$151.81
premium
$6.08
$78.15
$156.31
diesel
$5.35
$68.77
$137.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98
1
$34.28
$15.67
Efficient EV
81.6
0
$28.57
$13.06
EV Truck/SUV
130.6
1
$45.71
$20.90
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Chewelah, WA
Afternoon
in Chewelah on Wednesday
Local time
12:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Cloudy
N 1 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 8:44AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Kent, WA
Afternoon
in Kent on Wednesday
Local time
12:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Clear
NE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 8:44AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 326.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 93% of the 326.5 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 252 miles on I 90, which means you can maintain consistent speeds for much of the trip. The transition to surface roads will happen later in the drive, near Chewelah on North Park Street. Expect mostly rural cruising with some urban merging as you approach the Seattle metropolitan area.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 252 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 395. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.6 miles in near US 395.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 326.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles (US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 303.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 303.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,317 ft44 ft
Total Climb
2,047 ft
Total Descent
3,676 ft
Highest Point
2,317 ft
~70 mi in
Elevation Range
2,273 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chewelah, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.
Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn
303.9 mi in|~5h 45m
Tacoma
303.9 mi in|~5h 45m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 19m. Total distance: 326.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 252 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kent, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles (US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 303.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 303.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kent, WA before the return drive.
