Origin
Wapato, WA
Late night in Wapato on Sunday
Local time
4:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wapato, WA to Kennewick, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
74 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wapato, WA
Sanket Mishra
Kennewick, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 74-mile drive from Wapato to Kennewick, Washington, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Designed as a 1-day trip, you'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 94% of the journey being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $15, making it an economical option. Given its relatively short distance and highway focus, it's a quick and efficient connection between two points in the Pacific Coast region. This route is ideal for those looking for a direct journey without extensive detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 56.9 mi | 1h |
| WA 240 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| US 12 | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| Donald Wapato Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Columbia Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Fruitland Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Kennewick Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Donald Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 82
— 56.9 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wapato, WA and Kennewick, WA.
1
Start on this road
63 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West 1st Street
183 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 1st Street
3
Turn left onto Donald Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Donald Road
4
Continue on Donald Wapato Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Donald Wapato Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
6
Merge onto I 82; US 12
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 82; US 12
7
Take the exit onto US 12
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 12
Exit 102
Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
8
Take the exit onto WA 240
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
WA 240
Toward SR 240 east: Kennewick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto West Columbia Drive
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Columbia Drive
10
Continue on West Columbia Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Drive
11
Turn right onto North Fruitland Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Fruitland Street
12
Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kennewick Avenue
13
Turn right onto North Newport Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Newport Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Newport Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Wapato, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 1st Street
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Donald Road
Turn left onto Donald Road
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 12
Take the exit onto US 12 toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 102
Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
6
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
WA 240
Take the exit onto WA 240 toward SR 240 east: Kennewick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 240 east: Kennewick
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.49 one way
$30.98 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| premium | $5.77 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.36 | $4.74 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Kennewick, WA
Late night in Kennewick on Sunday
Local time
4:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
1h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 74-mile route. You'll primarily be on I 82, WA 240, and US 12, with 94% of the drive consisting of highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 56.9 miles on I 82, indicating long periods of consistent speed. This profile suggests a journey characterized by efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. The road character remains largely consistent, prioritizing directness and speed throughout the 1 hour and 26 minute duration.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.9 mi on I 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 82 and WA 240. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 1st Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Donald Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wapato, WA and Kennewick, WA, road signs point toward I‑182 East and Pasco.
I‑182 East
59.3 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via US 12
Pasco
59.3 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via US 12
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 74 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.9 miles on I 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Donald Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kennewick, WA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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