Traveling from Kennewick to Five Corners covers 217.4 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 9 minutes of driving time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited as a single-day excursion rather than an overnight trip. You should budget approximately $46 for fuel to complete the journey. The path stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, maintaining a consistent regional character throughout. Since the route does not utilize major highways, you will rely on local navigation, making it a straightforward but involved experience for the driver.
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
108.7 miles from Kennewick, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m 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
9.8 mi
12m
West 10th Avenue
1 mi
2m
Northeast Padden Parkway
0.7 mi
1m
South Olympia Street
0.7 mi
1m
Northeast 94th Avenue
0.1 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 Five Corners, WA.
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Start on North Newport Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·North Newport Street
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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
9.8 mi·12 min·I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 32Toward Padden Parkway, Battle GroundUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·1 min
Toward Battle Ground, Padden Parkway EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Northeast Padden Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Northeast Padden Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Northeast 94th Avenue
0.1 mi·22 sec·Northeast 94th Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Northeast 86th Street
252 ft·16 sec·Northeast 86th Street
17
Turn left
57 ft·4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 4-hour and 9-minute trip, you should prioritize leaving early in the day to navigate local traffic with greater ease. Plan for at least one scheduled stop to break up the drive, which will help keep you alert while navigating the frequent turns. Since your fuel costs will hover around $46, consider topping off your tank before departing Kennewick to avoid unnecessary detours in unfamiliar areas. Keep your navigation tools handy at all times, as the reliance on local streets means you will be making frequent directional changes. Staying flexible with your timing is a major advantage on this route, allowing you to bypass peak local congestion.
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 108.7 miles from Kennewick, WA, or about 2h 3m 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 48 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.7 miles or 2h 3m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Five Corners, 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 217.4 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 217.2 — 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
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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
216.1 mi into trip|~4h 5m in
Take the exit toward Padden Parkway, Battle Ground
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 32
Toward Padden Parkway, Battle Ground
9
216.3 mi into trip|~4h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Battle Ground, Padden Parkway East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Battle Ground, Padden Parkway East
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217.2 mi into trip|~4h 8m in|Northeast 94th Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast 94th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.50 one way
$91.00 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$47.72
$95.43
premium
$5.77
$49.37
$98.74
diesel
$5.61
$48.00
$96.00
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: 76.1 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
65.2
0
$22.83
$10.44
Efficient EV
54.4
0
$19.02
$8.70
EV Truck/SUV
87
1
$30.44
$13.91
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
Kennewick, WA
Late night
in Kennewick on Tuesday
Local time
2:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Five Corners, WA
Late night
in Five Corners on Tuesday
Local time
2:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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 warmer 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 very different experience than a standard interstate commute, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via local thoroughfares like West Kennewick Avenue, South Olympia Street, and West 10th Avenue. The road’s personality is defined by constant turns, requiring your full attention as you transition between these local stretches. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway segments, the drive demands a more active, hands-on approach to steering. Plan for a steady pace that reflects the technical nature of these local roads rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 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 217.4 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 216.1 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.
Between Kennewick, WA and Five Corners, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and Portland Airport.
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: 217.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m 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 Five Corners, 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 216.1 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 Five Corners, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
