How far is Frederickson, WA from Kennewick, WA?

The driving distance from Frederickson, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
233.59 mi
04h 01m
Flight
164.55 mi
264.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.55 mi
Kilometers
264.81 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.59 mi
Kilometers
375.93 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennewick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM PDT
Return by in Frederickson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederickson
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Kennewick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederickson
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Frederickson
122.5 mi
02h 00m
To Kennewick
111 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 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 Frederickson and Kennewick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    32 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    140 m · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 176th Street East

    601 ft · 12 sec · 176th Street East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Canyon Road East

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Canyon Road East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East: Puyallup

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    24.1 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 240 east: Kennewick

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Columbia Drive

    718 ft · 9 sec · West Columbia Drive

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West Columbia Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Fruitland Street

    2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

    2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Newport Street

    706 ft · 31 sec · North Newport Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Newport Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederickson 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 44%
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 36%
State Route 18
24.1 mi · 10%
Valley Freeway
7.49 mi · 3%
SR 240 east
7.29 mi · 3%
WA 512 East
5.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

84.5 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 00m from Frederickson
Leave By
8:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Frederickson 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 Frederickson to Kennewick?

The road trip is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Frederickson and 111 miles from Kennewick.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.12 one way or $86.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederickson and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 164.55 mi (264.81 km).

Frederickson

#1 Frederickson

Census designated place

Population18,719
Coordinates47.0962100, -122.3587300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Kennewick

#2 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.35872, 47.096101)
End: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.2 L · about $43.12
Round trip
$86.24
16.48 gal · 62.4 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $43.12 $86.24
Mid-grade $5.57 $45.87 $91.74
Premium $5.77 $47.55 $95.11
Diesel $5.47 $45.05 $90.10

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 Frederickson and Kennewick. The current time is 21:17:24.

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.