Kennewick, WA to Klahanie, WA is 213 miles and takes about 4 hours 1 minute via US 97, US 12, and I 82, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington state, moving from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the Pacific Coast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, so expect a smooth ride. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and a predictable drive.
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
106.5 miles from Kennewick, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 97
94.3 mi
1h 45m
US 12
70.9 mi
1h 17m
I 82
31 mi
33m
WA 240
11.6 mi
13m
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
2.1 mi
4m
North Fruitland Street
0.6 mi
1m
West Kennewick Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
West Columbia Drive
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 97
— 94.3 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick, WA and Klahanie, WA.
1
Start on North Newport Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·North Newport Street
2
Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·West Kennewick Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Fruitland Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North Fruitland Street
4
Turn left onto West Columbia Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·West Columbia Drive
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 240
0.1 mi·8 sec·WA 240
6
Continue on WA 240
6.4 mi·8 min·WA 240
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 240
5.1 mi·5 min·WA 240
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 182; US 12
0.1 mi·7 sec·I 182; US 12
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
71 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 12
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
10
Continue on I 82; US 97
31 mi·33 min·I 82; US 97
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 97
94 mi·1 hr 45 min·US 97
Toward I 90 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 17Toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway SoutheastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
0.2 mi·21 sec·East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
14
Turn right onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
15
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
82 ft·1 sec·Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
16
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.4 mi·52 sec·Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
108 ft·2 sec·Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
18
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.3 mi·33 sec·Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Klahanie Drive Southeast
178 ft·3 sec·Klahanie Drive Southeast
20
Continue on Klahanie Drive Southeast
0.3 mi·1 min·Klahanie Drive Southeast
21
Turn left onto 249th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi·59 sec·249th Avenue Southeast
22
Arrive at destination
249th Avenue Southeast
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 4 hours, this is a perfect one-day trip, so you have the flexibility to leave whenever is most convenient. Since it's a single-day drive with only one recommended stop, plan your departure to allow for a comfortable pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 94.3-mile stretch on US 97, as services might be less frequent in some sections of this highway-focused route. A practical tip is to fill up before departing Kennewick to ensure you have plenty of fuel for the initial leg.
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 106.5 miles from Kennewick, WA, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.3 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 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.5 miles or 1h 59m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Klahanie, 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 213 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 US 97 for about 94.3 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 8.3 and 212.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.3 mi into trip|~12m in|WA 240
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 240
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
13.5 mi into trip|~18m in|US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12 toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
7
115.5 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|US 97
Keep slight left at fork onto US 97 toward I 90 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 West
8
209.8 mi into trip|~3h 54m in
Take the exit toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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 17
Toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkwa...
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212.4 mi into trip|~3h 59m in|Klahanie Drive Southeast
Enter roundabout onto Klahanie Drive Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.58 one way
$89.16 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$46.75
$93.50
premium
$5.77
$48.37
$96.74
diesel
$5.61
$47.03
$94.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.9
0
$22.37
$10.22
Efficient EV
53.3
0
$18.64
$8.52
EV Truck/SUV
85.2
1
$29.82
$13.63
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Kennewick, WA
Late night
in Kennewick on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Klahanie, WA
Late night
in Klahanie on Sunday
Local time
3:01 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
17 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 1m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 213
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is almost entirely highway, with a 98% highway share, so you'll be on fast-moving roads for the vast majority of the 213 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 94.3 miles on US 97, offering a significant period of consistent driving. Expect a profile that's primarily highway-focused, meaning you'll likely experience smooth pavement and clear directional signage. The transition between US 97, US 12, and I 82 should be seamless, allowing for minimal disruption to your forward momentum.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.3 mi on US 97.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 97 and US 12. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in near WA 240.
Driving Effort6/10
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 213 miles you will encounter 14 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 8.3 miles (WA 240): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.5 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Kennewick, WA to Klahanie, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Yakima
13.5 mi in|~18m|via US 12
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 213 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 94.3 miles on US 97. 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 Klahanie, 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 8.3 miles (WA 240): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.5 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Klahanie, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
