How far is Kennewick, WA from Cheney, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Cheney, WA is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 26m.
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 Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Cheney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Cheney.
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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
110 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 904 East, Tyler Cheney Highway: Tyler, Cheney
1560 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 1st Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto College Avenue
43 m · 10 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left
45 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Cheney.
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
110 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Kennewick and Chance Light Rain near Cheney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Cheney?
The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 63.6 miles from Kennewick and 63.8 miles from Cheney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115 miles (185 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.55 one way or $47.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Kennewick and Chance Light Rain near Cheney.
Stop Ideas Near Lind
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 Lind.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Cheney. Straight-line distance: 114.97 mi (185.02 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 Cheney
City in the U.
| Population | 12,930 |
| Coordinates | 47.4873900, -117.5757600 |
| Altitude | 717 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheney (-117.57576, 47.48739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $24.60 | $49.20 |
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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