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Kennewick, WA Road Trips

Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Kennewick, WA is a local road trip base with 56 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 84-mile quick runs to 290-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Kennewick, WA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Benton County, Washington, USA

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Trip Routes

56

Longest Drive

327.5 mi

Sequim, WA

Quickest Drive

18m

Richland, WA

Plan Around Kennewick, WA

Trips from Kennewick, WA

Driving from Kennewick, WA

On average, trips departing from Kennewick, WA run 224 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 20m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 290 miles (5h 35m), while the shortest is just 84 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Kennewick, WA most often head toward Sedro-Woolley, WA (289.7 mi, 5h 35m), Bremerton, WA (270.6 mi, 5h 19m), East Port Orchard, WA (264.2 mi, 5h 9m), Olympia, WA (258.2 mi, 5h 5m), and Gig Harbor, WA (249.4 mi, 4h 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 224-mile trip from Kennewick, WA, budget about $46 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 24 mapped routes leaving Kennewick, WA and 32 routes heading into Kennewick, WA, covering 56 total connections. Distances range from 84 to 290 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kennewick, WA covers 290 miles and takes approximately 5h 35m. Shorter options start at just 84 miles.

The average route from Kennewick, WA runs about 224 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 224-mile trip from Kennewick, WA costs roughly $46 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kennewick, WA include Sedro-Woolley, WA, Bremerton, WA, East Port Orchard, WA and Olympia, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Kennewick, WA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

84,389

Median Income

$72,867

Median Home Value

$343,600

Median Age

35.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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