How far is Connell, WA from Kennewick, WA?

The driving distance from Connell, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.93 mi
00h 42m
Flight
33.9 mi
54.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.9 mi
Kilometers
54.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.93 mi
Kilometers
64.26 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennewick
Wed, Apr 22, 8:34 PM PDT
Return by in Connell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Connell
2026-04-22T19:51
Arrive Kennewick
Wed, Apr 22, 8:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Connell
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Mesa
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Connell
19.9 mi
00h 21m
To Kennewick
20 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 18 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 Connell and Kennewick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Connell and Kennewick.

  1. 1

    Start on East Clark Street

    14 m · 9 sec · East Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Columbia Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1237 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2590 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    31.3 mi · 34 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

    3076 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Yelm Street

    2055 ft · 1 min · North Yelm Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Newport Street

    706 ft · 31 sec · North Newport Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Newport Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Connell 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
31.3 mi · 78%
Lewis and Clark Trail
5.33 mi · 13%
North Columbia Avenue
1.26 mi · 3%
West Kennewick Avenue
0.69 mi · 2%
I 182 West
0.58 mi · 1%
North Yelm Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

31.3 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mesa
00h 21m from Connell
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Connell 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 Connell to Kennewick?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Connell and 20 miles from Kennewick.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Connell and Rain Likely near Kennewick.

Stop Ideas Near Mesa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

39 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

61 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

76 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

Ritzville, Washington

78 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Connell and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 33.9 mi (54.55 km).

Connell

#1 Connell

City in Franklin County, Washington, United States

Population5,503
Coordinates46.6634700, -118.8611100
Altitude258
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 Clark Street (-118.86111, 46.663459)
End: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.76
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.38 $14.76
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.85 $15.70
Premium $5.77 $8.14 $16.27
Diesel $5.47 $7.71 $15.42

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 Connell and Kennewick. The current time is 19:51:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.