How far is Kennewick, WA from Des Moines, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Des Moines, WA is about 235 miles (378.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Des Moines.
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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
101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South 200th Street, Military Road
1162 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Military Road South
1 mi · 2 min · Military Road South
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Turn right onto South 216th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South 216th Street
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Continue on 7th Place South
112 m · 12 sec · 7th Place South
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Turn left onto Marine View Drive South
2066 ft · 1 min · Marine View Drive South
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Turn left onto South 223rd Street
21 m · 5 sec · South 223rd Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 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 Des Moines.
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
101 mi · 01h 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 Mostly Sunny near Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Des Moines?
The road trip is about 235 miles (378.2 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 117.3 miles from Kennewick and 117.7 miles from Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 8:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.38 one way or $86.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Mostly Sunny near Des Moines.
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 Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 171.68 mi (276.3 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 Des Moines
City in Washington
| Population | 32,389 |
| Coordinates | 47.4017700, -122.3242900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Des Moines (-122.32429, 47.40177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $43.38 | $86.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $46.15 | $92.30 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $47.84 | $95.68 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $45.32 | $90.64 |
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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