How far is Kennewick, WA from College Place, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to College Place, WA is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and College Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and College Place.
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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
36.7 mi · 43 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Turn right onto Spalding Road
935 ft · 25 sec · Spalding Road
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Turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12
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Turn right onto Wallula Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wallula Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32 m · 5 sec
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Continue on North College Avenue
894 ft · 23 sec · North College Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Avenue
1657 ft · 40 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto East Whitman Drive
19 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and College Place.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lewis and Clark Trail
Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Trail
36.7 mi · 00h 43m
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 Sunny near College Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to College Place?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Kennewick and 23.4 miles from College Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Sunny near College Place.
Stop Ideas Near Finley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and College Place. Straight-line distance: 37.57 mi (60.46 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 College Place
City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,491 |
| Coordinates | 46.0493000, -118.3883000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Place (-118.3883, 46.0493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
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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