How far is Carnation, WA from Hermiston, OR?
The driving distance from Carnation, WA to Hermiston, OR is about 226.2 miles (364 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carnation and Hermiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carnation and Hermiston.
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Start on Entwistle Street
22 m · 7 sec · Entwistle Street
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Turn left onto Tolt Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tolt Avenue
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
9 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Bendigo Boulevard North
2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard North
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Continue on Bendigo Boulevard South
797 ft · 17 sec · Bendigo Boulevard South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane
72 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
79.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
37.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 22 to SR 221: Mabton, Paterson
1712 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Wine Country Road
572 ft · 17 sec · Wine Country Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
2961 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 22
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Turn left
26 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
13.5 mi · 16 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 82 East, US 395 South: Pendleton
1705 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto McNary Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · McNary Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
912 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
52 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Columbia River Highway
1.3 km · 57 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Turn right onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
62 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carnation and Hermiston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
79.9 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Carnation and Sunny near Hermiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carnation to Hermiston?
The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.9 miles from Carnation and 113.2 miles from Hermiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 8:06 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 Sunny around Carnation and Sunny near Hermiston.
Stop Ideas Near Selah
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 Selah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carnation and Hermiston. Straight-line distance: 176.15 mi (283.49 km).
#1 Carnation
City
| Population | 2,306 |
| Coordinates | 47.6478800, -121.9140100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hermiston
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 17,791 |
| Coordinates | 45.8404100, -119.2894600 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hermiston (-119.28946, 45.84041)
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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