Origin
North Bend, WA
Morning in North Bend on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bend, WA to Kent, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bend, WA
Ken Cheatham
Trip Overview
North Bend to Kent is 28.1 miles and takes about 41 minutes via State Route 18 and I 90, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip connecting two points within Washington's Pacific Coast region. Expect a drive focused primarily on highway travel, making it an easy option for commuting or a quick transfer between locations. Given its brief duration, it's perfectly suited for a same-day excursion with no need for overnight planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| I 90 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Southeast 272nd Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Kent Kangley Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Canyon Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bendigo Boulevard North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 256th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Snoqualmie Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 15.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bend, WA and Kent, WA.
1
Start on WA 202
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bendigo Boulevard North
2
Continue on WA 202
369 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bendigo Boulevard South
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 90
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 90
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 25
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Merge onto WA 18
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
8
Continue on WA 18
16 mi
·
20 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward WA 516: South East 272nd Street, Covington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto WA 516
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 272nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on WA 516
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southeast Kent-Kangley Road
12
Continue on WA 516
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on WA 516
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southeast 256th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on WA 516
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Canyon Drive
15
Continue on WA 516
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Smith Street
16
Turn left onto East Titus Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Titus Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on East Gowe Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Gowe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
19
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West: Seattle
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
5.5 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
21.7 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
27.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
East Titus Street
Turn left onto East Titus Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.88 one way
$11.76 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Kent, WA
Morning in Kent on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 72% of the journey taking place on major roadways like State Route 18 and I 90. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.8 miles on State Route 18, offering a consistent pace. The route generally maintains a highway feel, meaning you can anticipate relatively high speeds and efficient travel for most of the 28.1 miles. While it's a highway-centric experience, the transition onto Southeast 272nd Street will bring you closer to local areas as you approach your destination.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on State Route 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Bend, WA and Kent, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma and Covington.
Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn
5.5 mi in
|
~7m
Tacoma
5.5 mi in
|
~7m
Covington
21.7 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Arriving in Kent, WA
Full guide →Kent is the fourth largest city in King County in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, between Seattle and Tacoma.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.8 miles on State Route 18. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kent, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Kent, WA
More trips to Kent, WA
Explore more options from North Bend, WA or browse trips ending in Kent, WA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WA road trips.