How far is Issaquah, WA from Kennewick, WA?

The driving distance from Issaquah, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 198 miles (318.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.04 mi
03h 16m
Flight
164.32 mi
264.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.32 mi
Kilometers
264.45 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.04 mi
Kilometers
318.71 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennewick
Sat, May 30, 5:00 AM PDT
Return by in Issaquah
Sat, May 30, 8:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Issaquah
2026-05-30T01:44
Arrive Kennewick
Sat, May 30, 5:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Issaquah
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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Issaquah
104.8 mi
01h 38m
To Kennewick
93.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Issaquah and Kennewick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Sunset Way

    2492 ft · 1 min · East Sunset Way

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  4. 4

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

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 240 east: Kennewick

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Columbia Drive

    718 ft · 9 sec · West Columbia Drive

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Columbia Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Fruitland Street

    2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

    2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Newport Street

    706 ft · 31 sec · North Newport Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Newport Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Issaquah 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 51%
I 90 East
92.7 mi · 47%
SR 240 east
7.29 mi · 4%
I‑182 east
5.55 mi · 3%
West Columbia Drive
0.67 mi
North Fruitland Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

92.3 mi · 01h 42m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
164.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
01h 38m from Issaquah
Leave By
10:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Issaquah and Mostly Sunny near Kennewick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Issaquah to Kennewick?

The road trip is about 198 miles (318.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Issaquah and 93.3 miles from Kennewick.

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

The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 10:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Issaquah and Mostly Sunny near Kennewick.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Issaquah and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 164.32 mi (264.45 km).

Issaquah

#1 Issaquah

A city in King County, Washington.

Population39,681
Coordinates47.5301000, -122.0326200
Altitude33
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 Sunset Way (-122.03262, 47.530066)
End: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.45 L · about $36.58
Round trip
$73.16
13.98 gal · 52.9 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $36.58 $73.16
Mid-grade $5.57 $38.91 $77.83
Premium $5.77 $40.34 $80.68
Diesel $5.47 $38.21 $76.43

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Issaquah and Kennewick. The current time is 01:44:16.

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.