How far is Kennewick, WA from Cottage Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Cottage Lake, WA is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Cottage Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Cottage Lake.
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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
2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue
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Turn left onto North Fruitland Street
2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street
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Turn left onto West Columbia Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
669 ft · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
616 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
99.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
1821 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, Easgate Way
892 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 156th Avenue Southeast, 148th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue College
51 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast Eastgate Way
1011 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Eastgate Way
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Turn right onto 150th Avenue Southeast
146 m · 14 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
904 ft · 26 sec · 148th Avenue Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · 148th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 148th Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · 148th Avenue Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 520 East: Redmond
2454 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Avondale Road
5 mi · 10 min · Avondale Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street
1078 ft · 1 min · Northeast 159th Street
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Turn sharp left onto 195th Place Northeast
127 m · 18 sec · 195th Place Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 195th Place Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Cottage Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
99.3 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Kennewick and Chance Light Rain near Cottage Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Cottage Lake?
The road trip is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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 114.3 miles from Kennewick and 114.6 miles from Cottage Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 8:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.28 one way or $84.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Kennewick and Chance Light Rain near Cottage Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Cottage Lake. Straight-line distance: 174.42 mi (280.7 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 Cottage Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 22,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.7442700, -122.0773500 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottage Lake (-122.07735, 47.74427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $42.28 | $84.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $44.98 | $89.96 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $46.63 | $93.26 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $44.17 | $88.35 |
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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