How far is Benton City, WA from West Richland, WA?
The driving distance from Benton City, WA to West Richland, WA is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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The most populous city in Benton County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton City and West Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton City and West Richland.
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Start on 9th Street
1942 ft · 58 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Babs Avenue
2687 ft · 1 min · Babs Avenue
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Turn straight onto 1st Street
2166 ft · 53 sec · 1st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kennedy Road
83 m · 5 sec · Kennedy Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Road
849 ft · 14 sec · Kennedy Road
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Turn slight left onto East State Route 224
4.8 mi · 6 min · East State Route 224
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Continue on West Van Giesen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Van Giesen Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Van Giesen Street
27 m · 2 sec · West Van Giesen Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Van Giesen Street
3104 ft · 1 min · West Van Giesen Street
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Turn left onto North 62nd Avenue
52 m · 5 sec · North 62nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Desert View Drive
1440 ft · 1 min · Desert View Drive
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Turn right onto Deer Street
121 m · 17 sec · Deer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton City and West Richland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East State Route 224
Turn slight left onto East State Route 224
4.76 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Benton City and Partly Sunny near West Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton City to West Richland?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Benton City and 4.2 miles from West Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.57 one way or $3.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Benton City and Partly Sunny near West Richland.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton City and West Richland. Straight-line distance: 6.67 mi (10.73 km).
#1 Benton City
City in Benton County, Washington, United States
| Population | 3,495 |
| Coordinates | 46.2631900, -119.4878000 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Richland
City in Benton County, Washington
| Population | 15,423 |
| Coordinates | 46.3043000, -119.3614100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Richland (-119.36141, 46.3043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
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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