How far is Kennewick, WA from Battle Ground, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Battle Ground, WA is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Battle Ground.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Battle Ground.
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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
46 m · 11 sec · West Kennewick 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 10th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
33.4 mi · 38 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Portland
3223 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.3 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
1891 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
1811 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue
76 m · 4 sec
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Continue on WA 500 West, WA 500 East
903 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue
651 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 500 East
2627 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Northeast 122nd Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast 122nd Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 10th Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Battle Ground.
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 Kennewick and Chance Rain Showers near Battle Ground.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Battle Ground?
The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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 111.7 miles from Kennewick and 112.2 miles from Battle Ground.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 8:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.34 one way or $82.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Chance Rain Showers near Battle Ground.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Battle Ground. Straight-line distance: 165.69 mi (266.65 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 Battle Ground
City in Clark County, Washington
| Population | 21,712 |
| Coordinates | 45.7809500, -122.5334300 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Battle Ground (-122.53343, 45.78095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $41.34 | $82.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
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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