How far is Kennewick, WA from Hoquiam, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Hoquiam, WA is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Hoquiam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Hoquiam.
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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
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino
1496 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
3071 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 12
27 m · 2 sec · US Highway 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on East Pine Street
2981 ft · 2 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on West Pine Street
1181 ft · 40 sec · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
13.5 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12
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Take the ramp left toward Montesano, Aberdeen
20.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street
53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Alder Street
2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street
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Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn right onto Levee Street
579 ft · 25 sec · Levee Street
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Turn left onto Emerson Avenue
946 ft · 29 sec · Emerson Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Simpson Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Simpson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Hoquiam.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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119 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Kennewick and Mostly Sunny near Hoquiam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Hoquiam?
The road trip is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?
Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.4 miles from Kennewick and 146 miles from Hoquiam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 $53.80 one way or $107.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 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 Hoquiam.
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 Hoquiam. Straight-line distance: 231.75 mi (372.97 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 Hoquiam
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 8,699 |
| Coordinates | 46.9809200, -123.8893300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hoquiam (-123.88933, 46.98092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 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 | $5.23 | $53.80 | $107.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $57.23 | $114.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $59.33 | $118.65 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $56.20 | $112.40 |
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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