How far is Airway Heights, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from Airway Heights, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (197.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Airway Heights and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Airway Heights and Kennewick.
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Start on West 12th Avenue
13 m · 6 sec · West 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
656 ft · 28 sec · South Lundstrom Street
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Turn left onto West Sunset Highway
1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
2599 ft · 53 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Turn right onto South Hayford Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Hayford Road
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Turn right onto West Geiger Boulevard
814 ft · 16 sec · West Geiger Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Aero Road
62 m · 5 sec · West Aero Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
139 m · 9 sec · West Aero Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 90 West: Seattle
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 90 West: Seattle
1319 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
3076 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3.5 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Turn left onto North Yelm Street
2055 ft · 1 min · North Yelm Street
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Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Kennewick Avenue
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Turn left onto North Newport Street
706 ft · 31 sec · North Newport Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Newport Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Airway Heights and Kennewick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Airway Heights and Mostly Sunny near Kennewick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Airway Heights to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lind is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Airway Heights and 69.2 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123 miles (197.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Airway Heights and Mostly Sunny near Kennewick.
Stop Ideas Near Lind
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ritzville Park
Ritzville City Hall
Ritzville Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lind.
Ritzville, Washington
Moses Lake, Washington
Ephrata
Ephrata, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Airway Heights and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 122.94 mi (197.85 km).
#1 Airway Heights
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,618 |
| Coordinates | 47.6446100, -117.5932700 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennewick
The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.
| Population | 84,515 |
| Coordinates | 46.2112500, -119.1372300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $27.06 | $54.11 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $28.05 | $56.09 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.57 | $53.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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