How far is Hermiston, OR from Carnation, WA?
The driving distance from Hermiston, OR to Carnation, WA is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hermiston and Carnation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermiston and Carnation.
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Start on East Main Street
62 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Turn left onto Columbia River Highway
1.1 km · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto McNary Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · McNary Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Plymouth, Vancouver
1488 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
13.6 mi · 16 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Turn right
26 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
2961 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto Wine Country Road
1669 ft · 34 sec · Wine Country Road
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Take the ramp right
1682 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
50.5 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
80.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 202 West: North Bend, Snoqualmie
1546 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Bendigo Boulevard South
2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard South
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
65 m · 5 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
4 m · 1 sec · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
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Continue on Tolt Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tolt Avenue
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Turn right onto Entwistle Street
22 m · 3 sec · Entwistle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Entwistle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hermiston and Carnation.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
80.8 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hermiston and Sunny near Carnation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hermiston to Carnation?
The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Hermiston and 113.3 miles from Carnation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 8:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.51 one way or $79.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hermiston and Sunny near Carnation.
Stop Ideas Near Selah
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 Selah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hermiston and Carnation. Straight-line distance: 176.15 mi (283.49 km).
#1 Hermiston
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 17,791 |
| Coordinates | 45.8404100, -119.2894600 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carnation
City
| Population | 2,306 |
| Coordinates | 47.6478800, -121.9140100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carnation (-121.91401, 47.64788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $39.51 | $79.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $42.60 | $85.19 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $44.42 | $88.83 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $50.80 | $101.60 |
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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