How far is Battle Ground, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from Battle Ground, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington state
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Ground and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground and Kennewick.
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Start on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 10th Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest 10th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 122nd Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast 122nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 117th Avenue
6.9 mi · 12 min · Northeast 117th Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 South: Salem
1755 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on McNary Highway
29.9 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Turn right onto West 10th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Olympia Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Olympia Street
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Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
46 m · 10 sec · 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 Battle Ground 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.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Battle Ground and Rain Likely near Kennewick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Battle Ground to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Goldendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Battle Ground and 114.2 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 9:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.76 one way or $83.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Battle Ground and Rain Likely near Kennewick.
Stop Ideas Near Goldendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldendale.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Battle Ground and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 165.69 mi (266.65 km).
#1 Battle Ground
City in Clark County, Washington
| Population | 21,712 |
| Coordinates | 45.7809500, -122.5334300 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $41.76 | $83.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $44.42 | $88.85 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $46.05 | $92.11 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $43.63 | $87.25 |
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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