How far is Hazel Dell, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from Hazel Dell, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hazel Dell and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Dell and Kennewick.
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Start on Northeast 68th Street
42 m · 10 sec · Northeast 68th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Highway 99
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Highway 99
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 5 South: Portland
1301 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 14 East: Camas
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
1721 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
1766 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge
4.1 mi · 6 min · Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on McNary Highway
29.9 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Turn right onto West 10th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Olympia Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Olympia Street
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Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
46 m · 10 sec · West Kennewick Avenue
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Turn left 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 Hazel Dell and Kennewick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
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 Hazel Dell and Sunny near Kennewick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hazel Dell to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Goldendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Hazel Dell and 110.1 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 9:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.18 one way or $84.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hazel Dell and Sunny near Kennewick.
Stop Ideas Near Goldendale
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 Goldendale.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hazel Dell and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 173.44 mi (279.12 km).
#1 Hazel Dell
Situated just north of the Vancouver city limits in Clark County, this unincorporated community lies at an approximate elevation of 210 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.6715100, -122.6628800 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $5.44 | $42.18 | $84.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $44.38 | $88.76 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $46.38 | $92.76 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $56.59 | $113.17 |
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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