How far is Kennewick, WA from Edmonds, WA?

The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Edmonds, WA is about 242.5 miles (390.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
242.5 mi
04h 41m
Flight
188.42 mi
303.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.42 mi
Kilometers
303.24 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.5 mi
Kilometers
390.26 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmonds
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM PDT
Return by in Kennewick
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennewick
2026-04-23T06:38
Arrive Edmonds
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennewick
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Kennewick
121 mi
02h 20m
To Edmonds
121.5 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Edmonds.

  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

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    616 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center

    881 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver

    2059 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds

    1608 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry

    555 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  21. 21

    Continue on North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2021 ft · 45 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Edmonds Way

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Edmonds Way

  23. 23

    Continue on 5th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Avenue South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    12 m · 28 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    8 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto 5th Avenue North

    8 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue North

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
107 mi · 44%
I 82 West
102 mi · 42%
I 5 North
12.9 mi · 5%
West Columbia Drive
12.3 mi · 5%
Edmonds Way
2.63 mi · 1%
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

107 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
188.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 20m from Kennewick
Leave By
7:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Kennewick and Mostly Sunny near Edmonds.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Edmonds?

The road trip is about 242.5 miles (390.3 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 121 miles from Kennewick and 121.5 miles from Edmonds.

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

The direct path is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.79 one way or $89.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Kennewick and Mostly Sunny near Edmonds.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellensburg, 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 Ellensburg.

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Edmonds. Straight-line distance: 188.42 mi (303.24 km).

Kennewick

#1 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Edmonds

#2 Edmonds

A city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population42,515
Coordinates47.8106500, -122.3773600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennewick (-119.13723, 46.21125)
End: Edmonds (-122.37736, 47.81065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.39 L · about $44.79
Round trip
$89.59
17.12 gal · 64.78 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $44.79 $89.59
Mid-grade $5.57 $47.65 $95.31
Premium $5.77 $49.40 $98.80
Diesel $5.47 $46.80 $93.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennewick and Edmonds. The current time is 06:38:22.

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.