Road Trips from Kennewick, WA
Looking for a weekend escape from Kennewick? You've got options for quick hops or longer hauls. There are several destinations within a 2-3 hour drive, including one with gently rolling terrain and another with a high drive score. For longer trips, you can head towards the coast, covering over 200 miles and potentially visiting a national park area. Most of these trips are day trips, but they offer a good mix of driving experiences.
Total Routes
24
Shortest
1.6h
With Parks Nearby
16
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
East Wenatchee, WA
2h 53m130.5 mi one way
This 2.9-hour, 130.5-mile drive to East Wenatchee features gently rolling terrain and a high drive score of 9. It's a longer option than Yakima or College Place but offers a more engaging drive and terrain variety.
Cheney, WA
2h 26m127.4 mi one way
A 2.4-hour, 127.4-mile journey to Cheney, this route scores an 8 for its highway-focused drive. It's a comparable distance to East Wenatchee but emphasizes highway travel over varied terrain.
Weekend trip
21 total in this range
East Port Orchard, WA
5h 9m264.2 mi one way
This 5.2-hour, 264.2-mile trip to East Port Orchard is one of the longest options, featuring a highway-focused drive with a score of 8. It also offers access to Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, a notable perk not found on shorter routes.
Gig Harbor, WA
4h 48m249.4 mi one way
This 4.8-hour, 249.4-mile drive to Gig Harbor is a highway-focused route with a drive score of 8. Similar to East Port Orchard, it provides access to Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and is a significant westward journey.
Bremerton, WA
5h 19m270.6 mi one way
Bremerton, WA, is a 5.3-hour, 270.6-mile destination, representing one of the furthest trips. This highway-focused drive scores an 8 and includes access to Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
Olympia, WA
5h 5m258.2 mi one way
The 5.1-hour, 258.2-mile drive to Olympia, WA, features gently rolling terrain and a drive score of 8. This longer, highway-focused route offers a different landscape than the closer destinations.
Sedro-Woolley, WA
5h 35m289.7 mi one way
Browse by Mood
East Port Orchard, WA
5h 9m264.2 mi one way
Gig Harbor, WA
4h 48m249.4 mi one way
Bremerton, WA
5h 19m270.6 mi one way
Olympia, WA
5h 5m258.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives could benefit from the gently rolling terrain options like East Wenatchee and Olympia, offering pleasant views as the landscape greens.
Summer
Summer is ideal for longer highway drives, such as those to East Port Orchard or Bremerton, allowing ample daylight for the 5+ hour journeys.
Fall
Fall colors might be most noticeable on drives with terrain variety, like the gently rolling routes to East Wenatchee and Olympia.
Winter
Winter conditions might favor the more direct, highway-focused drives like the routes to Yakima or Cheney, keeping travel simpler.
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