Traveling from Kennewick to Battle Ground covers 223.9 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 20 minutes of driving time. Because this route fits comfortably into a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight lodging unless you prefer a slower pace. Your travel budget should account for approximately $47 in fuel costs. You will navigate via the Columbia River Highway, the Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, and the Old Oregon Trail Highway. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, the transition remains consistent throughout the journey. It is a straightforward trip that works well for those looking to reach their destination without an excessive time commitment.
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
112 miles from Kennewick, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi
2h 56m
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
33.4 mi
37m
Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.3 mi
12m
I 205
7.6 mi
9m
WA 500
6.3 mi
11m
Southwest 10th Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
West 10th Avenue
1 mi
2m
Northeast 122nd Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 158.3 mi, about 2h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick, WA and Battle Ground, WA.
1
Start on North Newport Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·North Newport Street
2
Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
152 ft·11 sec·West Kennewick Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Olympia Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Olympia Street
4
Turn right onto West 10th Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·West 10th Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 395
33 mi·37 min·Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 84 West: Portland
7
Merge onto I 84; US 30
11 mi·12 min·Old Oregon Trail Highway
8
Continue on I 84; US 30
158 mi·2 hr 56 min·Columbia River Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·29 sec
Exit 9Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland AirportUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 205
7.6 mi·9 min·I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
249 ft·4 sec
Exit 30A-B; 30CToward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112th AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·15 sec·this road
Exit 30Toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 30A-BToward WA 500 East: Northeast 112th AvenueUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 30BToward WA 500 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto WA 500
6.3 mi·11 min·WA 500
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on WA 503
0.8 mi·1 min·Northeast 122nd Avenue
18
Continue on WA 503
1.5 mi·2 min·Southwest 10th Avenue
19
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.7 mi·2 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 20 minute duration, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 223.9-mile journey. Since the route is turn-heavy, departing earlier in the day is a smart move to ensure you aren't navigating more technical sections in low light. Budgeting $47 for fuel is a solid baseline, but keep in mind that local road driving can sometimes affect your vehicle's efficiency compared to steady highway cruising. Your biggest advantage is the flexibility of a one-day trip, so don't feel pressured to rush through the longer segments. Keep an eye on your navigation to manage the transitions between the Old Oregon Trail Highway and the Lewis and Clark Trail Highway efficiently.
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 112 miles from Kennewick, WA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.3 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 49 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112 miles or 2h 7m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Battle Ground, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kennewick, 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 Kennewick, WA
This is one driving day of about 223.9 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Kennewick, 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 158.3 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 205.5 and 214.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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205.5 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
8
205.9 mi into trip|~3h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
8
213.8 mi into trip|~4h 2m in
Take the exit toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue
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 30A-B; 30C
Toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112t...
9
214 mi into trip|~4h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30A-B
Toward WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue
8
214.1 mi into trip|~4h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 500 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30B
Toward WA 500 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.86 one way
$93.72 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$49.14
$98.29
premium
$5.77
$50.84
$101.69
diesel
$5.61
$49.43
$98.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.2
0
$23.51
$10.75
Efficient EV
56
0
$19.59
$8.96
EV Truck/SUV
89.6
1
$31.35
$14.33
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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 15, 2026
Origin
Kennewick, WA
Evening
in Kennewick on Saturday
Local time
7:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Battle Ground, WA
Evening
in Battle Ground on Saturday
Local time
7:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
5 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 20m 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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 6 percent of this trip consists of highway travel, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on smaller, more technical roads. The longest uninterrupted section occurs on the Columbia River Highway, which spans 158.3 miles of the total distance. You should prepare for a ride that fluctuates between open stretches and tighter, more localized segments. This is not a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it is a route that requires you to stay engaged with the road's changing geometry as you navigate from Kennewick toward Battle Ground.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 158.3 mi on Columbia River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 205.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 223.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 205.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
921 ft44 ft
Total Climb
973 ft
Total Descent
1,085 ft
Highest Point
921 ft
~16 mi in
Elevation Range
877 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kennewick, WA and Battle Ground, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and Portland Airport.
Seattle
205.5 mi in|~3h 51m
Portland Airport
205.5 mi in|~3h 51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 223.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 158.3 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Battle Ground, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 205.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Battle Ground, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
