Connell, WA to Kent, WA is 203.8 miles and takes about 4h 15m via I 90, WA 26, and State Route 18, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, mostly traversing Washington State. Expect a largely high-speed travel experience, making it a straightforward option for a single-day transit. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for those looking to cover ground efficiently.
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
101.9 miles from Connell, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
112.3 mi
2h 2m
WA 26
57.4 mi
1h 19m
State Route 18
15.8 mi
20m
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
4m
South Roxboro Road
2.6 mi
4m
Southeast 272nd Street
2 mi
3m
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.8 mi
3m
Lind-Hatton Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 112.3 mi, about 2h 2m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 70 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
1 PM
~1,207 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,108
Quietest
2 AM
~99 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.2×
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 Connell, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on East Clark Street
46 ft·6 sec·East Clark Street
2
Turn right onto North Columbia Avenue
259 ft·8 sec·North Columbia Avenue
3
Continue on North Columbia Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·North Columbia Avenue
4
Continue on Lind Road
0.1 mi·16 sec·Lind Road
5
Turn left onto US 395
4.5 mi·4 min·Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
6
Turn left onto Muse Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Muse Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto South Roxboro Road
2.6 mi·4 min·South Roxboro Road
8
Continue on Lind-Hatton Road
0.3 mi·28 sec·Lind-Hatton Road
9
Continue on 1st Avenue
386 ft·7 sec·1st Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto Bronson Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·Bronson Street
11
Continue on Lind-Hatton Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Lind-Hatton Road
12
Turn left onto WA 26
57 mi·1 hr 19 min·WA 26
13
Continue on this road
0.7 mi·1 min·this road
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
14
Merge onto I 90
112 mi·2 hr 2 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 25Toward WA 18 West: AuburnUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft·13 sec
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, TacomaUse the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Merge onto WA 18
0.3 mi·25 sec·Snoqualmie Parkway
18
Continue on WA 18
16 mi·20 min·State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, CovingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto WA 516
2.0 mi·3 min·Southeast 272nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on WA 516
0.2 mi·16 sec·Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
22
Continue on WA 516
1.8 mi·3 min·Southeast Kent Kangley Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Continue on WA 516
0.4 mi·55 sec·Southeast 256th Street
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on WA 516
1.0 mi·1 min·Canyon Drive
25
Continue on WA 516
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Smith Street
26
Turn left onto East Titus Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Titus Street
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on East Gowe Street
0.3 mi·56 sec·East Gowe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft·0 sec·2nd Avenue South
29
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 15m duration, leaving Connell, WA in the morning will allow you to arrive in Kent, WA with plenty of daylight. The route is designed for a single day, so you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest stretch; filling up in Connell or shortly after is advisable. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing, but consider a brief break around the halfway point. Watch for the change in road type as you move from I 90 onto State Route 18.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.9 miles from Connell, WA, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.3 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 45 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.9 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
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 Connell, 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 Connell, WA
This is one driving day of about 203.8 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Connell, 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 112.3 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 203.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Columbia Avenue
Turn right onto North Columbia Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
180.9 mi into trip|~3h 40m 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
9
181.2 mi into trip|~3h 41m 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,...
7
197.4 mi into trip|~4h 2m 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...
7
203.3 mi into trip|~4h 13m in|East Titus Street
Turn left onto East Titus Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.70 one way
$79.40 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$41.59
$83.19
premium
$5.39
$43.26
$86.51
diesel
$4.80
$38.48
$76.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.1
0
$21.40
$9.78
Efficient EV
51
0
$17.83
$8.15
EV Truck/SUV
81.5
1
$28.53
$13.04
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Connell, WA
Late night
in Connell on Monday
Local time
12:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Clear
W 2 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:42AM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:42AM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Kent, WA
Late night
in Kent on Monday
Local time
12:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
NNE 2 to 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:42AM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:42AM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM 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
1 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
4h 15m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 203.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 91% highway, featuring a significant 112.3-mile stretch on I 90. You'll encounter mostly highway cruising, with the transition to surface roads occurring later in the trip. Expect to navigate urban merging as you approach your destination in Kent.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112.3 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and WA 26. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Columbia Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 203.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Columbia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 180.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,518 ft44 ft
Total Climb
2,417 ft
Total Descent
3,217 ft
Highest Point
2,518 ft
~145.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,475 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Connell, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 203.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 112.3 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Columbia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 180.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.2 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Kent, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
