How far is Kennewick, WA from Maltby, WA?

The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Maltby, WA is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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
235.56 mi
04h 27m
Flight
178.27 mi
286.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.27 mi
Kilometers
286.89 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.56 mi
Kilometers
379.1 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maltby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM PDT
Return by in Kennewick
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennewick
2026-04-22T22:21
Arrive Maltby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 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
117.6 mi
02h 13m
To Maltby
118 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Paradise Lake Road

    106 m · 10 sec · Paradise Lake Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Yew Way

    985 ft · 25 sec · Yew Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Maltby Road

    139 m · 18 sec · Maltby Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Broadway Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · Broadway Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 43%
I 90 West
101 mi · 43%
West Columbia Drive
12.3 mi · 5%
I 405 North
11.6 mi · 5%
WA 522 East
5.46 mi · 2%
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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.3 mi
178.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 13m from Kennewick
Leave By
8:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Kennewick and Light Rain Likely near Maltby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 117.6 miles from Kennewick and 118 miles from Maltby.

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

The direct path is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 8:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.49 one way or $86.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Kennewick and Light Rain Likely near Maltby.

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 Maltby. Straight-line distance: 178.27 mi (286.89 km).

Kennewick

#1 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

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

#2 Maltby

Census designated place

Population10,830
Coordinates47.8051000, -122.1131800
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennewick (-119.13723, 46.21125)
End: Maltby (-122.11318, 47.8051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.47 L · about $43.49
Round trip
$86.97
16.62 gal · 62.94 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $43.49 $86.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $46.26 $92.52
Premium $5.77 $47.96 $95.91
Diesel $5.47 $45.43 $90.86

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 Maltby. The current time is 22:21:50.

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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.