How far is Kennewick, WA from Ferndale, WA?

The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Ferndale, WA is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.26 mi
06h 05m
Flight
243.09 mi
391.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.09 mi
Kilometers
391.21 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.26 mi
Kilometers
510.58 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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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 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferndale
Thu, Apr 30, 3:17 PM PDT
Return by in Kennewick
Thu, Apr 30, 9:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennewick
2026-04-30T09:12
Arrive Ferndale
Thu, Apr 30, 3:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennewick
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Kennewick
158.4 mi
03h 02m
To Ferndale
158.8 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Ferndale City Center

    1498 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 32%
I 90 West
101 mi · 32%
I 5 North
80.2 mi · 25%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 6%
West Columbia Drive
12.3 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.13 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.2 mi
243.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
03h 02m from Kennewick
Leave By
11:50 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kennewick and Partly Sunny near Ferndale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km) and usually takes 06h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.4 miles from Kennewick and 158.8 miles from Ferndale.

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

The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.61 one way or $117.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Partly Sunny near Ferndale.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 243.09 mi (391.21 km).

Kennewick

#1 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

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

#2 Ferndale

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Population15,531
Coordinates48.8465000, -122.5910100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennewick (-119.13723, 46.21125)
End: Ferndale (-122.59101, 48.8465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.38 L · about $58.61
Round trip
$117.22
22.4 gal · 84.76 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $58.61 $117.22
Mid-grade $5.57 $62.35 $124.70
Premium $5.77 $64.64 $129.27
Diesel $5.47 $61.23 $122.46

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennewick and Ferndale. The current time is 09:12:15.

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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.