How far is Kennewick, WA from Airway Heights, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Airway Heights, WA is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (197.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Airway Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Airway Heights.
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Start on North Newport Street
706 ft · 36 sec · North Newport Street
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Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Kennewick Avenue
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Turn right onto North Yelm Street
1927 ft · 54 sec · North Yelm Street
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Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Trail
4.6 mi · 6 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
125.2 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 902 West: Medical Lake
1260 ft · 32 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Aero Road
86 m · 6 sec · West Aero Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
1306 ft · 26 sec · West Aero Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Aero Road
31 m · 2 sec · West Aero Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
125 m · 8 sec · West Aero Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Geiger Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · West Geiger Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto West Geiger Boulevard
815 ft · 24 sec · West Geiger Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Hayford Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hayford Road
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Turn straight onto 2: West Sunset Highway
557 ft · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Sunset Highway
2663 ft · 56 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway
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Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
656 ft · 31 sec · South Lundstrom Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Airway Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 395 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
125 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Kennewick and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Airway Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Airway Heights?
The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lind is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Kennewick and 68.7 miles from Airway Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123 miles (197.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.33 one way or $50.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Airway Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Lind
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ritzville Park
Ritzville City Hall
Ritzville Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lind.
Ritzville, Washington
Moses Lake, Washington
Ephrata
Ephrata, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Airway Heights. Straight-line distance: 122.94 mi (197.85 km).
#1 Kennewick
The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.
| Population | 84,515 |
| Coordinates | 46.2112500, -119.1372300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Airway Heights
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,618 |
| Coordinates | 47.6446100, -117.5932700 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Airway Heights (-117.59327, 47.64461)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $5.23 | $25.33 | $50.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.94 | $53.89 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.93 | $55.86 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.46 | $52.92 |
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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