How far is Kennewick, WA from Brier, WA?

The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Brier, WA is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
236.36 mi
04h 31m
Flight
183.47 mi
295.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.47 mi
Kilometers
295.26 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.36 mi
Kilometers
380.38 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brier
Thu, Apr 16, 7:15 PM PDT
Return by in Kennewick
Thu, Apr 16, 11:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennewick
2026-04-16T14:43
Arrive Brier
Thu, Apr 16, 7:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennewick
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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Kennewick
118 mi
02h 15m
To Brier
118.4 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Newport Street

    706 ft · 38 sec · North Newport Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue

    2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Fruitland Street

    2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Columbia Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    669 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    616 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 527 South: Bothell

    66 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    1801 ft · 44 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 228th Street Southeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 228th Street Southeast

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Locust Way

    2154 ft · 55 sec · Locust Way

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 234th Place Southwest

    794 ft · 37 sec · 234th Place Southwest

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 20th Avenue West

    143 m · 19 sec · 20th Avenue West

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Castle Way

    982 ft · 27 sec · South Castle Way

  24. 24

    Continue on 236th Street Southwest

    2535 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Brier Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Brier Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brier Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Brier.

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 43%
I 90 West
101 mi · 43%
I 405 North
15.5 mi · 7%
West Columbia Drive
12.3 mi · 5%
228th Street Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
North Fruitland Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

101 mi · 01h 54m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
183.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 15m from Kennewick
Leave By
7:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kennewick and Mostly Sunny near Brier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118 miles from Kennewick and 118.4 miles from Brier.

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

The direct path is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 7:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.64 one way or $87.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Brier. Straight-line distance: 183.47 mi (295.26 km).

Kennewick

#1 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Brier

#2 Brier

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population6,955
Coordinates47.7845400, -122.2742900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennewick (-119.13723, 46.21125)
End: Brier (-122.27429, 47.78454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.57 L · about $43.64
Round trip
$87.29
16.68 gal · 63.14 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $43.64 $87.29
Mid-grade $5.57 $46.43 $92.86
Premium $5.77 $48.13 $96.26
Diesel $5.47 $45.59 $91.19

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennewick and Brier. The current time is 14:43:32.

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.