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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.22 mi
03h 43m
Flight
165.69 mi
266.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.69 mi
Kilometers
266.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.22 mi
Kilometers
364.06 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennewick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM PDT
Return by in Battle Ground
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battle Ground
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Kennewick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM PDT

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

Leave by
9:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battle Ground
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
Goldendale
WA

City in Washington state

From Battle Ground
112 mi
01h 51m
To Kennewick
114.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 10th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest 10th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast 122nd Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast 122nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast 117th Avenue

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Northeast 117th Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 South: Salem

    1755 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on McNary Highway

    29.9 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 10th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West 10th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Olympia Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Olympia Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

    46 m · 10 sec · West Kennewick Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Newport Street

    706 ft · 31 sec · North Newport Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 70%
McNary Highway
29.9 mi · 13%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi · 5%
I 205 South
8.28 mi · 4%
Northeast 117th Avenue
6.86 mi · 3%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldendale
01h 51m from Battle Ground
Leave By
9:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goldendale, 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 Goldendale.

RAIL

Wishram

21 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

37 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

52 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

56 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battle Ground and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 165.69 mi (266.65 km).

Battle Ground

#1 Battle Ground

City in Clark County, Washington

Population21,712
Coordinates45.7809500, -122.5334300
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Kennewick

#2 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-122.533429, 45.780906)
End: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.22 L · about $41.76
Round trip
$83.52
15.96 gal · 60.44 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Battle Ground and Kennewick. The current time is 20:39:19.

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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.