How far is Kennewick, WA from Hoodsport, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Hoodsport, WA is about 291.5 miles (469.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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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 05h 51m.
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 Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Hoodsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Hoodsport.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street: White Pass, Chinook Pass, Naches
725 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West: Naches, White Pass
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit right toward I 5 North: Seattle
35.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
2444 ft · 59 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Shelton, Port Angeles
28.9 mi · 42 min
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Turn right
47 m · 11 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 Hoodsport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn left
119 mi · 02h 22m
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 Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Kennewick and Light Rain Likely near Hoodsport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Hoodsport?
The road trip is about 291.5 miles (469.1 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Kennewick and 146 miles from Hoodsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.1 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.34 one way or $104.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Kennewick and Light Rain Likely near Hoodsport.
Stop Ideas Near Morton
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 Morton.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Hoodsport. Straight-line distance: 206.44 mi (332.24 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 Hoodsport
Situated on the western shore of Hood Canal in Mason County, this community lies at an elevation of three feet near the foothills of the Olympic Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4059300, -123.1393200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hoodsport (-123.13932, 47.40593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $5.09 | $52.34 | $104.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.38 | $55.30 | $110.59 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $58.05 | $116.10 |
| Diesel | $7.22 | $74.18 | $148.36 |
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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