Origin
Benton City, WA
Late night in Benton City on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton City, WA to West Richland, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton City, WA
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West Richland, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
Traveling between Benton City and West Richland covers a quick 8.5-mile span that takes roughly 14 minutes to complete. Because this journey is so brief, it is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily utilize East State Route 224, West Van Giesen Street, and Babs Avenue to navigate between these two Pacific Coast region communities. With a minimal fuel budget of just $2, the trip is highly economical for those moving between these Washington locations. It serves as a straightforward, no-nonsense connection that is ideal for commuters or travelers looking for a rapid transit option without the need for complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Route 224 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| West Van Giesen Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Babs Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Desert View Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Kennedy Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deer Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East State Route 224
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton City, WA and West Richland, WA.
1
Start on WA 225
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
9th Street
2
Continue on WA 225
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Babs Avenue
3
Turn straight onto WA 225
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
1st Street
4
Enter roundabout onto WA 224
272 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kennedy Road
5
Continue on WA 224
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Kennedy Road
6
Turn slight left onto WA 224
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East State Route 224
7
Continue on WA 224
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Van Giesen Street
8
Enter roundabout onto West Van Giesen Street
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Van Giesen Street
9
Continue on West Van Giesen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Van Giesen Street
10
Turn left onto North 62nd Avenue
172 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 62nd Avenue
11
Turn right onto Desert View Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Desert View Drive
12
Turn right onto Deer Street
398 ft
·
17 sec
·
Deer Street
13
Arrive at destination
Deer Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WA 224 / Kennedy Road
Enter roundabout onto WA 224 / Kennedy Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
West Van Giesen Street
Enter roundabout onto West Van Giesen Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North 62nd Avenue
Turn left onto North 62nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Desert View Drive
Turn right onto Desert View Drive
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Deer Street
Turn right onto Deer Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.56 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
West Richland, WA
Late night in West Richland on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway efficiency with local road navigation. Roughly 56% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 4.8-mile segment on East State Route 224, which allows for steady progress before transitioning into local streets. As you move away from the highway portions, the road environment shifts toward a more suburban feel. This blend of road types ensures you spend very little time in transit while maintaining a varied driving rhythm throughout the 8.5-mile route.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on East State Route 224.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near WA 224 / Kennedy Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (WA 224 / Kennedy Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.5 miles (West Van Giesen Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.1 miles (North 62nd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on East State Route 224. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.3 miles (WA 224 / Kennedy Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.5 miles (West Van Giesen Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.1 miles (North 62nd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Richland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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