Origin
College Place, WA
Evening in College Place on Saturday
Local time
7:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Place, WA to Kennewick, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from College Place to Kennewick, you are looking at a straightforward 46.6-mile trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You will primarily utilize US 12, East A Street, and Wallula Avenue to complete your journey. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, you can expect a consistent atmosphere throughout your time on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 36.7 mi | 42m |
| East A Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Wallula Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Old Highway 12 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Kennewick Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South 10th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Columbia Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North College Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 36.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Place, WA and Kennewick, WA.
1
Start on East Whitman Drive
61 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Whitman Drive
2
Turn right onto North College Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North College Avenue
3
Turn left
174 ft
·
7 sec
4
Continue on North College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North College Avenue
5
Enter roundabout
88 ft
·
2 sec
6
Continue
137 ft
·
6 sec
7
Continue on Wallula Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Wallula Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Highway 12
9
Turn right onto Spalding Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Spalding Road
10
Turn left onto US 12
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 12
11
Keep slight right at fork
287 ft
·
3 sec
12
Merge onto US 12
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 12
13
Turn left onto East A Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East A Street
14
Turn left onto South 10th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 10th Avenue
15
Continue on WA 397
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Gum Street
16
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
17
Turn straight onto East Columbia Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Columbia Drive
18
Turn left onto North Benton Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Benton Street
19
Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kennewick Avenue
20
Turn right onto North Newport Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Newport Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Newport Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from College Place, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North College Avenue
Turn right onto North College Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Old Highway 12
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 12
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Spalding Road
Turn right onto Spalding Road
Navigation decision point
4
26.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.75 one way
$19.51 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.58 | $21.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Kennewick, WA
Evening in Kennewick on Saturday
Local time
7:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°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
23 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
1h 2m 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 highway-focused experience, as roughly 81% of your drive will be spent on major roads. The most significant portion of your travel occurs on US 12, which accounts for a 36.7-mile stretch of the journey. Because this is a relatively short trip, the road maintains a consistent pace without the need for complex navigation or technical maneuvering. You will find that the transitions between the local streets and the highway are efficient, keeping your momentum steady from start to finish. Behind the wheel, you can anticipate a predictable drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.7 mi on US 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and East A Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North College Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.7 miles (Old Highway 12): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.7 miles on US 12. 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: near the start (North College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.7 miles (Old Highway 12): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kennewick, 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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