How far is Arlington, WA from Kennewick, WA?

The driving distance from Arlington, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.95 mi
04h 14m
Flight
196.25 mi
315.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.25 mi
Kilometers
315.84 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.95 mi
Kilometers
410.31 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennewick
Sat, May 30, 10:14 AM PDT
Return by in Arlington
Sat, May 30, 2:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-30T05:59
Arrive Kennewick
Sat, May 30, 10:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Arlington
133.2 mi
02h 07m
To Kennewick
121.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Kennewick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Kennewick.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    595 ft · 18 sec · East Division Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Division Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    105 m · 11 sec · West Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    13 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1661 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    18 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  18. 18

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

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 240 east: Kennewick

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Columbia Drive

    718 ft · 9 sec · West Columbia Drive

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Columbia Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Fruitland Street

    2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

    2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Newport Street

    706 ft · 31 sec · North Newport Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Newport Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Kennewick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
3 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 40%
I 90 East
101 mi · 40%
I 5 South
25.6 mi · 10%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 7%
SR 240 east
7.29 mi · 3%
I‑182 east
5.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
196.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
02h 07m from Arlington
Leave By
8:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Arlington 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 Arlington to Kennewick?

The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Arlington and 121.8 miles from Kennewick.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.10 one way or $94.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Kennewick.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 196.25 mi (315.84 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population21,068
Coordinates48.1987100, -122.1251400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Kennewick

#2 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.125146, 48.198731)
End: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9 gal
34.06 L · about $47.10
Round trip
$94.19
18 gal · 68.12 L
Estimated CO2
80 kg one way
Round trip: 160 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $47.10 $94.19
Mid-grade $5.57 $50.10 $100.21
Premium $5.77 $51.94 $103.88
Diesel $5.47 $49.20 $98.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Kennewick. The current time is 05:59:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.