Origin
West Richland, WA
Late night in West Richland on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Richland, 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
24m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Richland, WA
William Jacobs
Kennewick, WA
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Trip Overview
West Richland, WA to Kennewick, WA is 15.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via WA 240, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a day trip or an easy transfer between nearby towns. Given its brevity, you won't encounter significant changes in scenery or a need for extensive planning. Consider this drive when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 240 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Bypass Highway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West Van Giesen Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Columbia Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Fruitland Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Kennewick Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Newport Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Deer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 240
— 7.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Richland, WA and Kennewick, WA.
1
Start on Deer Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Deer Street
2
Turn right onto Grosscup Boulevard
224 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grosscup Boulevard
3
Turn left onto WA 224
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Van Giesen Street
4
Turn right onto WA 240
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bypass Highway
5
Take the exit onto WA 240
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
WA 240
Toward SR 240 east: Kennewick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto West Columbia Drive
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Columbia Drive
7
Continue on West Columbia Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Drive
8
Turn right onto North Fruitland Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Fruitland Street
9
Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kennewick Avenue
10
Turn right onto North Newport Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Newport Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Newport Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grosscup Boulevard
Turn right onto Grosscup Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
West Columbia Drive
Enter roundabout onto West Columbia Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Fruitland Street
Turn right onto North Fruitland Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Kennewick Avenue
Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.61 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Kennewick, WA
Late night in Kennewick on Sunday
Local time
3:07 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
2 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
24m 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?
This is a mixed drive, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel, including a continuous 7.3-mile segment on WA 240. The route transitions from highway to local streets as you approach your destination. Expect a practical, functional drive rather than a winding, scenic tour. The Bypass Highway and West Van Giesen Street will guide you through developed areas, so be prepared for typical urban or suburban traffic patterns as you complete the trip.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on WA 240.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Grosscup Boulevard.
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 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Grosscup Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (WA 240): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (West Columbia Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on WA 240. 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: at 0.1 miles (Grosscup Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (WA 240): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (West Columbia Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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