How far is Kennewick, WA from North Bend, WA?

The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to North Bend, WA is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
197.25 mi
03h 41m
Flight
153.44 mi
246.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.44 mi
Kilometers
246.94 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.25 mi
Kilometers
317.44 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bend
Tue, May 26, 3:02 PM PDT
Return by in Kennewick
Tue, May 26, 6:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennewick
2026-05-26T11:20
Arrive North Bend
Tue, May 26, 3:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 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
Selah
WA

City of the United States

From Kennewick
98.5 mi
01h 50m
To North Bend
98.8 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and North Bend.

  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

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 202 West: North Bend, Snoqualmie

    1546 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bendigo Boulevard South

    1 km · 2 min · Bendigo Boulevard South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bendigo Boulevard North

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 52%
I 90 West
80.8 mi · 41%
West Columbia Drive
12.3 mi · 6%
Bendigo Boulevard South
0.64 mi
North Fruitland Street
0.56 mi
West Kennewick Avenue
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

80.8 mi · 01h 30m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
153.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selah
01h 50m from Kennewick
Leave By
9:36 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kennewick and Chance Light Rain near North Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to North Bend?

The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Kennewick and 98.8 miles from North Bend.

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

The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 9:36 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.42 one way or $72.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kennewick and Chance Light Rain near North Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Selah

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Selah, 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 Selah.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

83 mi away
102 B St NE
RAIL

Columbia Station

87 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Ephrata, WA

103 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

105 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and North Bend. Straight-line distance: 153.44 mi (246.94 km).

Kennewick

#1 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Bend

City in the Washington, United States

Population7,590
Coordinates47.4956600, -121.7867800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennewick (-119.13723, 46.21125)
End: North Bend (-121.78678, 47.49566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.35 L · about $36.42
Round trip
$72.84
13.92 gal · 52.7 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $36.42 $72.84
Mid-grade $5.57 $38.75 $77.49
Premium $5.77 $40.17 $80.33
Diesel $5.47 $38.05 $76.10

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennewick and North Bend. The current time is 11:20:38.

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.