How far is Kennewick, WA from Newcastle, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Newcastle, WA is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Newcastle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Newcastle.
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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
97.7 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway, Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
2039 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
62 m · 6 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Turn slight left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
1467 ft · 44 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Continue on Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
3 mi · 7 min · Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on Newcastle Golf Club Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newcastle Golf Club Road
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Turn left onto 136th Avenue Southeast
839 ft · 29 sec · 136th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Southeast 71st Street
145 m · 16 sec · Southeast 71st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 71st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Newcastle.
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
97.7 mi · 01h 49m
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 Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Newcastle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Newcastle?
The road trip is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Kennewick and 109.5 miles from Newcastle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 8:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.40 one way or $80.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Newcastle.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
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 Kittitas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 169.51 mi (272.8 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 Newcastle
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 12,905 |
| Coordinates | 47.5389900, -122.1556800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newcastle (-122.15568, 47.53899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $40.40 | $80.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $42.98 | $85.95 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.55 | $89.10 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $42.21 | $84.41 |
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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