How far is Clarkston, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from Clarkston, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Walla Walla county, WA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkston and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston and Kennewick.
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Start on 6th Street
1325 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Inland Empire Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Inland Empire Highway
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Continue on US Highway 12
25 mi · 31 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on Villard
2811 ft · 36 sec · Villard
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Continue on Main Street
13.8 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Owens Road
46 m · 9 sec · Owens Road
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Turn left
33.3 mi · 45 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
44 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2304 ft · 39 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 124
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on East Second Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Second Street
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Continue on State Route 124
35.5 mi · 53 min · State Route 124
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Turn slight right
4 m · 1 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1036 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Turn left onto East A Street
3 mi · 6 min · East A Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Avenue
3202 ft · 1 min · South 10th Avenue
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Continue on North Gum Street
2091 ft · 45 sec · North Gum Street
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Turn slight right
638 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East Columbia Drive
2665 ft · 1 min · East Columbia Drive
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Turn left onto North Benton Street
1287 ft · 50 sec · North Benton Street
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Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Kennewick Avenue
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Turn right 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 Clarkston and Kennewick.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Route 124
Continue on State Route 124
35.5 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Clarkston and Sunny near Kennewick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarkston to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waitsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Clarkston and 68.2 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarkston and Sunny near Kennewick.
Stop Ideas Near Waitsburg
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 Waitsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkston and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 100.82 mi (162.25 km).
#1 Clarkston
City in Washington
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 46.4162900, -117.0455700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.00 | $52.00 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $26.95 | $53.90 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
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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