How far is Kennewick, WA from Kenmore, WA?

The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Kenmore, WA is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.74 mi
04h 29m
Flight
181.24 mi
291.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.24 mi
Kilometers
291.67 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.74 mi
Kilometers
376.17 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenmore
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM PDT
Return by in Kennewick
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennewick
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Kenmore
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 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

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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Kennewick
116.7 mi
02h 14m
To Kenmore
117.1 mi
02h 14m

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
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 522 West: Bothell

    651 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Bothell Way Northeast

    675 ft · 18 sec · Bothell Way Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast 180th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 180th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 83rd Place Northeast

    1335 ft · 42 sec · 83rd Place Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Northeast Bothell Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Bothell Way

  23. 23

    Continue on Northeast Bothell Way

    1546 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Bothell Way

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Bothell Way

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 44%
I 90 West
101 mi · 43%
West Columbia Drive
12.3 mi · 5%
I 405 North
11.6 mi · 5%
Northeast Bothell Way
1.24 mi · 1%
WA 522
1.05 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

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
181.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 14m from Kennewick
Leave By
8:02 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 116.7 miles from Kennewick and 117.1 miles from Kenmore.

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

The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.17 one way or $86.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 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 Kenmore.

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 Kenmore. Straight-line distance: 181.24 mi (291.67 km).

Kennewick

#1 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

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

#2 Kenmore

City in Washington

Population23,062
Coordinates47.7573200, -122.2440100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennewick (-119.13723, 46.21125)
End: Kenmore (-122.24401, 47.75732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.22 L · about $43.17
Round trip
$86.34
16.5 gal · 62.44 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $43.17 $86.34
Mid-grade $5.57 $45.93 $91.86
Premium $5.77 $47.61 $95.22
Diesel $5.47 $45.10 $90.21

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 Kenmore. The current time is 00:36:51.

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.