How far is Kennewick, WA from East Wenatchee, WA?

The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to East Wenatchee, WA is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.46 mi
02h 53m
Flight
99.56 mi
160.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.56 mi
Kilometers
160.23 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.46 mi
Kilometers
209.95 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Wenatchee
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 PM PDT
Return by in Kennewick
Sun, Apr 19, 4:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennewick
2026-04-19T10:32
Arrive East Wenatchee
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennewick
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mattawa
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Kennewick
65.2 mi
01h 26m
To East Wenatchee
65.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
73°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and East Wenatchee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and East Wenatchee.

  1. 1

    Start on North Newport Street

    706 ft · 38 sec · North Newport Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue

    2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Fruitland Street

    2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Columbia Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    669 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 240 West: Vantage, Wellsian Way

    1709 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 240 West: Vantage

    1240 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Bypass Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vantage Highway

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Vantage Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    36 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    75 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Vantage Highway

    39.8 mi · 51 min · Vantage Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 243

    26 m · 2 sec · State Route 243

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243

    14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 281 North: Quincy, Wenatchee

    1198 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto White Trail Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 28

    47 m · 5 sec · State Route 28

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 28

    25.5 mi · 33 min · State Route 28

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    1101 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway

    32 m · 1 sec · Sunset Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

    2036 ft · 46 sec · Sunset Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    131 m · 11 sec · 9th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and East Wenatchee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vantage Highway
48.2 mi · 37%
State Route 28
25.5 mi · 20%
State Route 243
14.3 mi · 11%
I 90 East
11.9 mi · 9%
White Trail Road
8.84 mi · 7%
West Columbia Drive
8.53 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vantage Highway

Turn straight onto Vantage Highway

39.8 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mattawa
01h 26m from Kennewick
Leave By
12:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Kennewick and Partly Sunny near East Wenatchee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to East Wenatchee?

The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Mattawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Kennewick and 65.3 miles from East Wenatchee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 12:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.07 one way or $48.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Kennewick and Partly Sunny near East Wenatchee.

Stop Ideas Near Mattawa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mattawa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mattawa.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

56 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

64 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ephrata, WA

68 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

70 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and East Wenatchee. Straight-line distance: 99.56 mi (160.23 km).

Kennewick

#1 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
East Wenatchee

#2 East Wenatchee

City in Douglas County, Washington, United States

Population14,012
Coordinates47.4156800, -120.2931300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennewick (-119.13723, 46.21125)
End: East Wenatchee (-120.29313, 47.41568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $24.07
Round trip
$48.14
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.07 $48.14
Mid-grade $5.57 $25.61 $51.22
Premium $5.77 $26.55 $53.09
Diesel $5.47 $25.15 $50.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennewick and East Wenatchee. The current time is 10:32:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.