How far is Kennewick, WA from Lake Stevens, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Lake Stevens, WA is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Lake Stevens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Lake Stevens.
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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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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington
1428 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 9
5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
25 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Lake Stevens Road
12 m · 1 sec · South Lake Stevens Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Lake Stevens Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Lake Stevens Road
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Continue on South Lake Stevens Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · South Lake Stevens Road
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Continue on East Lakeshore Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · East Lakeshore Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1206 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Lake Stevens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Kennewick and Sunny near Lake Stevens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Lake Stevens?
The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 125 miles from Kennewick and 125.4 miles from Lake Stevens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 7:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.26 one way or $92.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Sunny near Lake Stevens.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 185.63 mi (298.75 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 Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 34,794 |
| Coordinates | 48.0151000, -122.0637400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Stevens (-122.06374, 48.0151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $46.26 | $92.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $49.21 | $98.42 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $51.02 | $102.03 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $48.33 | $96.66 |
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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