How far is College Place, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from College Place, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Place and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Place and Kennewick.
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Start on East Whitman Drive
19 m · 5 sec · East Whitman Drive
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
1690 ft · 34 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left
53 m · 8 sec
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Continue on North College Avenue
797 ft · 19 sec · North College Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Wallula Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wallula Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12
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Turn right onto Spalding Road
935 ft · 19 sec · Spalding Road
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Turn left
22.6 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right
88 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 16 min
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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 College Place and Kennewick.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
22.6 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving College Place and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Kennewick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Place to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from College Place and 28 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around College Place and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Kennewick.
Stop Ideas Near Finley
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Place and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 37.57 mi (60.46 km).
#1 College Place
City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,491 |
| Coordinates | 46.0493000, -118.3883000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
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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