How far is Kennewick, WA from Longview, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Longview, WA is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Longview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Longview.
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Start on North Newport Street
706 ft · 36 sec · North Newport Street
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Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
46 m · 11 sec · West Kennewick Avenue
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Turn left onto South Olympia Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Olympia Street
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Turn right onto West 10th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
33.4 mi · 38 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Portland
3223 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.3 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
1891 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
1811 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Kelso Drive
1025 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview
921 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto 15th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto Olympia Way
151 m · 19 sec · Olympia Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olympia Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Longview.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Rain Likely leaving Kennewick and Light Rain Likely near Longview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Longview?
The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Dallesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Kennewick and 127.4 miles from Longview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 7:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.94 one way or $93.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Kennewick and Light Rain Likely near Longview.
Stop Ideas Near Dallesport
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 Dallesport.
The Dalles, Oregon
Wishram
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Longview. Straight-line distance: 181.91 mi (292.75 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 Longview
City in Washington state, United States
| Population | 38,515 |
| Coordinates | 46.1381700, -122.9381700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longview (-122.93817, 46.13817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $46.94 | $93.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $49.94 | $99.87 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $51.77 | $103.53 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $49.04 | $98.08 |
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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