Spanning 217.7 miles, this route from Five Corners to Kennewick takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete. Because the journey is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $46 on fuel for the trek, so budget accordingly before heading out. Navigating this path involves traveling along Northeast 86th Street, Northeast 94th Avenue, and Northeast Padden Parkway. Both the origin and destination sit within the Pacific Coast region, keeping the overall environmental feel consistent throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109 miles from Five Corners, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi
2h 55m
McNary Highway
29.9 mi
33m
Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi
12m
I 205
10.1 mi
13m
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi
4m
West 10th Avenue
1 mi
2m
Northeast Padden Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
South Olympia Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 158.1 mi, about 2h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Corners, WA and Kennewick, WA.
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Start on this road
57 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Northeast 86th Street
252 ft·16 sec·Northeast 86th Street
3
Turn left onto Northeast 94th Avenue
0.1 mi·14 sec·Northeast 94th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Northeast Padden Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·Northeast Padden Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 205 South: SalemUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 205
10 mi·13 min·I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 22Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The DallesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 84; US 30
158 mi·2 hr 55 min·Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 84; US 30
11 mi·12 min·Old Oregon Trail Highway
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
11
Continue on I 82
30 mi·33 min·McNary Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
3.3 mi·4 min·Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
Toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco, Spokane
13
Turn right onto West 10th Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·West 10th Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto South Olympia Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Olympia Street
15
Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
152 ft·9 sec·West Kennewick Avenue
16
Turn left onto North Newport Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·North Newport Street
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Arrive at destination
North Newport Street
Trip Plan
Planning for this 3 hour and 30 minute drive is straightforward, but you should account for one planned stop to break up the journey. Since you are dealing with a turn-heavy route, try to depart during daylight hours to ensure better visibility for navigation. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the lack of long highway stretches allows you to adjust your pace as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, keeping in mind the $46 estimated cost for the trip. A final tip: because the route relies on local roads like Northeast Padden Parkway, double-check your turn-by-turn directions before you leave to navigate the local intersections with confidence.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109 miles from Five Corners, WA, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 48 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kennewick, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Five Corners, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Five Corners, WA
This is one driving day of about 217.9 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Five Corners, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Columbia River Highway for about 158.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 212.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 205 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 205 South: Salem
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|I 205
Merge onto I 205
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.6 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
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.
Exit 22
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
5
181.9 mi into trip|~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
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212.7 mi into trip|~4h in|US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco, Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.60 one way
$91.21 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$47.83
$95.65
premium
$5.77
$49.48
$98.96
diesel
$5.61
$48.11
$96.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.4
0
$22.88
$10.46
Efficient EV
54.5
0
$19.07
$8.72
EV Truck/SUV
87.2
1
$30.51
$13.95
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Five Corners, WA
Late night
in Five Corners on Tuesday
Local time
1:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kennewick, WA
Late night
in Kennewick on Tuesday
Local time
1:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will be spending your time navigating through local roads, which requires your full attention behind the wheel compared to a standard interstate cruise. Since the path is entirely composed of local thoroughfares, the pace is dictated by the twists and turns of these specific streets. This setup creates a more engaged driving experience, keeping you active as you transition from the start in Five Corners toward Kennewick. It is a practical route for those who prefer local navigation over high-speed transit.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 158.1 mi on Columbia River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 217.9 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: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 205): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Five Corners, WA to Kennewick, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Umatilla along the way.
Kennewick is a city in Benton County along the Columbia River of Washington State, roughly between the Yakima and Snake Rivers on the south bank of the Columbia.
Kennewick is the largest of the Tri-Cities of Washington, which also includes Pasco and Richland. The Tri-Cities are the third most populous metropolitan area in the state, after Seattle-Tacoma and Spokane.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 217.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 158.1 miles on Columbia River Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 205): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Kennewick, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
