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Trip from Silverdale, WA to Kennewick, WA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 23m

Distance

275.9 mi

444 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 10m ★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Silverdale, WA, WA

Silverdale, WA

JOHN CALLERY

city in Benton County, Washington, USA

Kennewick, WA

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Trip Overview

This 275.9-mile drive from Silverdale, WA to Kennewick, WA will take you approximately 5 hours and 23 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. The journey is primarily highway-focused, with 98% of the route on major interstates, including I-90, I-82, and US-97. Budget around $58 for fuel. You'll traverse a significant portion of Washington state, moving from the Pacific Coast region towards the interior. This route is designed for efficient travel, so if you're looking to cover ground and get to your destination without many detours, this is a solid option.

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

138 miles from Silverdale, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 84.5 mi 1h 33m
I 82 64.1 mi 1h 8m
US 97 37.8 mi 42m
State Route 18 27.3 mi 34m
State Highway 16 26.5 mi 33m
I 5 8.5 mi 10m
WA 240 7.3 mi 9m
State Highway 3 Northwest 6.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 84.5 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silverdale, WA and Kennewick, WA.

1

Start on Northwest Byron Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Northwest Byron Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto Silverdale Way Northwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · Silverdale Way Northwest
3

Enter roundabout onto Northwest Newberry Hill Road

84 ft · 1 sec · Northwest Newberry Hill Road
4

Continue on Northwest Newberry Hill Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Northwest Newberry Hill Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto WA 3

6.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on WA 3

2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
8

Continue on WA 16

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West State Route 16
9

Continue on WA 16

27 mi · 33 min · State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 5

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 5
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

8.2 mi · 10 min · I 5
Use the slight right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 142A Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto WA 18

27 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on WA 18

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
18

Merge onto I 90

85 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit onto US 97

38 mi · 42 min · US 97
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 82; US 12
21

Take the exit onto US 12

5.5 mi · 5 min · US 12
Exit 102 Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
22

Take the exit onto WA 240

7.3 mi · 9 min · WA 240
Toward SR 240 east: Kennewick Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Enter roundabout onto West Columbia Drive

0.1 mi · 9 sec · West Columbia Drive
24

Continue on West Columbia Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Columbia Drive
25

Turn right onto North Fruitland Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Fruitland Street
26

Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue
27

Turn right onto North Newport Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · North Newport Street
28

Arrive at destination

North Newport Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5 hour and 23 minute duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day. To make the most of your drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential traffic and maximize daylight hours. You'll want to plan for at least one stop, perhaps around the halfway point or where services are readily available along I-90 or I-82. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 84.5-mile stretch on I-90, and plan your refueling stops accordingly. The estimated fuel cost of $58 is a good baseline for your budgeting.

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 138 miles from Silverdale, WA, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.5 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 61 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 138 miles or 2h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 26m

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 Silverdale, 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 Silverdale, WA

This is one driving day of about 275.9 miles and 5h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Silverdale, 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 I 90 for about 84.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

138 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

Kent, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cashmere, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 138 miles from Silverdale, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Hill's Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kennewick, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15097836713

Visit website

Silver City Restaurant & Ale House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Silverdale, Washington

1.1 mi

Casa Mia Kennewick Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kennewick, Washington

0.9 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Naomi Joe Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tacoma, Washington

Near the start, short detour

First break · 46min in 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12532373403

Visit website

Hill's Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15097836713

Visit website

Silver City Restaurant & Ale House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Silverdale, Washington

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13606985879

Visit website

Casa Mia Kennewick Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15095820440

Visit website

Carl's Jr.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15093745222

Visit website

Double Dragon Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+15097378833

Visit website

Red Mountain Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15094301438

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15097357377

Visit website

Palace Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15099252327

Visit website

Naomi Joe Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Tacoma, Washington

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12532373403

Visit website

Shade Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Richland, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15094101769

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Circle K Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15099251777

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Cle Elum, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Grandview, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

North Bend, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Playground Of Dreams

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+15095854293

Visit website

Central Washington Agricultural Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Union Gap, Washington

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15094578735

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Silverdale, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13603409425

Visit website

Museum at Keewaydin

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: 12–4:30 pm

+15095827704

Visit website

Children's Museum of Tacoma

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tacoma, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12536276031

Visit website

Swan Creek Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tacoma, Washington

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12533051000

Visit website

Dick and Jane's Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Ellensburg, Washington

+15099253224

Visit website

Escape the Maddness

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Union Gap, Washington

Hours: Closed

+15099300432

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 159.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward WA 3 South: Bremerton

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
6
36.6 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
37.6 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 5 North: Seattle
8
46.2 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

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 142A Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
7
159.2 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in | US 97

Take the exit onto US 97 toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

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. Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.74 one way

$115.49 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $60.56 $121.11
premium $5.77 $62.65 $125.31
diesel $5.61 $60.92 $121.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 82.8 1 $28.97 $13.24
Efficient EV 69 0 $24.14 $11.04
EV Truck/SUV 110.4 1 $38.63 $17.66

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Silverdale, WA

Late night in Silverdale on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

PDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kennewick, WA

Late night in Kennewick on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Monroe, WA

138 mi in

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

3 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

5h 23m 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

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a largely highway-focused drive on this route, with 98% of the journey utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 84.5 miles on I-90, offering a chance to settle in for a solid period of driving. While primarily interstate, the transition between I-90, I-82, and US-97 means you'll experience shifts in the immediate surroundings as you move across the state. This is a route built for covering distance efficiently, rather than for winding scenic byways.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.5 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 275.9 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles: 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.

Between Silverdale, WA and Kennewick, WA, road signs point toward Muckleshoot Reservation, I‑182 East and Pasco.

Muckleshoot Reservation

46.2 mi in | ~1h 1m

I‑182 East

261.2 mi in | ~5h 3m | via US 12

Pasco

261.2 mi in | ~5h 3m | via US 12

About the Cities

Arriving in Kennewick, WA

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 275.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 23m 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 84.5 miles on I 90. 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 Kennewick, 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles: 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kennewick, WA before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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