Traveling from Felida to Kent covers 147.3 miles of Washington state landscape, typically taking about 2 hours and 27 minutes to complete. Because this journey stays within the Pacific Coast region, you can easily manage the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $31 for fuel for the duration of the drive. The path relies on local roads rather than major interstates, utilizing Northwest 122nd Street, Northwest 36th Avenue, and Northwest Seward Road to navigate between the two cities. It is a straightforward, practical route that prioritizes local connections, making it an efficient choice if you prefer steering clear of the typical highway congestion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.6 miles from Felida, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
131.9 mi
2h 29m
Valley Freeway
4.8 mi
5m
State Route 18
2.4 mi
3m
Northwest 179th Street
2.1 mi
3m
Northwest 41st Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Northwest Seward Road
0.9 mi
1m
Northwest 36th Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Northeast 179th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 131.9 mi, about 2h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Felida, WA and Kent, WA.
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Start on Northwest 34th Avenue
205 ft·9 sec·Northwest 34th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northwest 122nd Street
452 ft·21 sec·Northwest 122nd Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 36th Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Northwest 36th Avenue
4
Continue on Northwest Seward Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Northwest Seward Road
5
Continue on Northwest 41st Avenue
1.3 mi·2 min·Northwest 41st Avenue
6
Turn right onto Northwest 179th Street
2.1 mi·3 min·Northwest 179th Street
7
Continue on Northeast 179th Street
0.4 mi·55 sec·Northeast 179th Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 5 North: SeattleUse the left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
124 mi·2 hr 19 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
8.2 mi·10 min·I 5
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 142AToward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot ReservationUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto WA 18
2.4 mi·3 min·State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, RentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, RentonUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto WA 167
4.8 mi·5 min·Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto WA 516
0.2 mi·30 sec·West Willis Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto 4th Avenue South
238 ft·5 sec·4th Avenue South
19
Continue on 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi·31 sec·4th Avenue South
20
Turn right onto West Gowe Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·West Gowe Street
21
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft·0 sec·2nd Avenue South
22
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-haul logistics. With no formal stops planned, you should account for your own breaks to stretch or refuel as needed along these local roads. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for directional changes on Northwest 122nd Street, Northwest 36th Avenue, and Northwest Seward Road to ensure you stay on track. Keeping your navigation system active is a smart move to help you manage the frequent turns throughout the 2-hour and 27-minute journey. Aim to fuel up before you hit the road so you can comfortably manage the $31 estimated cost without having to hunt for stations mid-trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.6 miles from Felida, WA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.9 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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.6 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
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 Felida, 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 Felida, WA
This is one driving day of about 147.2 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Felida, 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 5 for about 131.9 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 146.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.8 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
8
137.9 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
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.
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
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140.8 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
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 167 North: Kent, Renton
8
141 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
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146.3 mi into trip|~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
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: Des Moines, Willis Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.81 one way
$61.62 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$32.31
$64.62
premium
$5.77
$33.43
$66.85
diesel
$5.61
$32.50
$65.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.2
0
$15.46
$7.07
Efficient EV
36.8
0
$12.88
$5.89
EV Truck/SUV
58.9
0
$20.61
$9.42
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Felida, WA
Night
in Felida on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kent, WA
Night
in Kent on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 147.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route avoids highways entirely, resulting in a 0% highway share across the entire 147.3-mile distance. You will find yourself navigating through a series of local thoroughfares, which creates a more technical, engaging experience compared to high-speed transit. Because the path is composed of smaller roads, there are no exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches of road to zone out on. This drive offers a consistent, hands-on pace that keeps you actively involved in the navigation from start to finish.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 131.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 147.2 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 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 137.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Felida, WA to Kent, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 147.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 131.9 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 137.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kent, WA before heading back.
