How far is Kennewick, WA from Clarkston, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Clarkston, WA is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Clarkston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Clarkston.
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Start on North Newport Street
706 ft · 38 sec · North Newport Street
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Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Kennewick Avenue
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Turn left onto North Benton Street
1287 ft · 47 sec · North Benton Street
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Turn right onto West Columbia Drive
3131 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive
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Turn left onto North Gum Street
2519 ft · 1 min · North Gum Street
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Continue on South 10th Avenue
3214 ft · 1 min · South 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto West A Street
3 mi · 5 min · West A Street
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Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Trail
5.1 mi · 6 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right
1605 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Route 124
4 m · 1 sec · State Route 124
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 124
35.5 mi · 53 min · State Route 124
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Continue on West Second Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Second Street
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Continue on State Highway 124
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on West 2nd Street
2304 ft · 41 sec · West 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
44 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Preston Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Preston Avenue
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right
43 mi · 54 min
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1325 ft · 45 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Clarkston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Preston Avenue
Take the exit slight right
43 mi · 00h 54m
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 Sunny near Clarkston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Clarkston?
The road trip is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Waitsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Kennewick and 67.7 miles from Clarkston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Sunny near Clarkston.
Stop Ideas Near Waitsburg
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 Waitsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Clarkston. Straight-line distance: 100.82 mi (162.25 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 Clarkston
City in Washington
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 46.4162900, -117.0455700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarkston (-117.04557, 46.41629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $24.96 | $49.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.55 | $53.11 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.08 | $52.16 |
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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