How far is Kennewick, WA from Ocean Shores, WA?

The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Ocean Shores, WA is about 312.8 miles (503.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
312.78 mi
06h 40m
Flight
244.01 mi
392.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.01 mi
Kilometers
392.7 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.78 mi
Kilometers
503.37 km
Drive Time
06h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM PDT
Return by in Kennewick
Sat, Apr 18, 1:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennewick
2026-04-18T00:12
Arrive Ocean Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:41 PM to 2:11 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennewick
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Morton
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Kennewick
156.1 mi
03h 20m
To Ocean Shores
156.7 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Ocean Shores.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street: White Pass, Chinook Pass, Naches

    725 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West: Naches, White Pass

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    19.7 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino

    1496 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3071 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 12

    27 m · 2 sec · US Highway 12

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12

    3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 12

  20. 20

    Continue on East Pine Street

    2981 ft · 2 min · East Pine Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Pine Street

    1181 ft · 40 sec · West Pine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 12

    13.5 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward Montesano, Aberdeen

    20.9 mi · 29 min

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Fuller Way

    121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street

    53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Alder Street

    2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Levee Street

    579 ft · 25 sec · Levee Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Emerson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Emerson Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on State Route 109

    14.6 mi · 21 min · State Route 109

  33. 33

    Turn left onto State Route 115

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115

  34. 34

    Continue on Damon Road

    1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    44 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast

    897 ft · 32 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast

    2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Canal Drive Southeast

    1765 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canal Drive Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
0 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
70.9 mi · 23%
US 12 west
25.3 mi · 8%
Montesano
20.9 mi · 7%
I 5 North
19.7 mi · 6%
US Highway 12
16.8 mi · 5%
State Route 109
14.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

119 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.8 mi
244 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton
03h 20m from Kennewick
Leave By
10:38 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kennewick and Light Rain Likely near Ocean Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Ocean Shores?

The road trip is about 312.8 miles (503.4 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.1 miles from Kennewick and 156.7 miles from Ocean Shores.

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

The direct path is about 244 miles (392.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.77 one way or $115.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kennewick and Light Rain Likely near Ocean Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Morton

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

55 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

62 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

67 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Ocean Shores. Straight-line distance: 244.01 mi (392.7 km).

Kennewick

#1 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Ocean Shores

#2 Ocean Shores

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population6,724
Coordinates46.9737000, -124.1562900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennewick (-119.13723, 46.21125)
End: Ocean Shores (-124.15629, 46.9737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.04 gal
41.78 L · about $57.77
Round trip
$115.54
22.08 gal · 83.56 L
Estimated CO2
98.1 kg one way
Round trip: 196.2 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $57.77 $115.54
Mid-grade $5.57 $61.46 $122.92
Premium $5.77 $63.71 $127.42
Diesel $5.47 $60.36 $120.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennewick and Ocean Shores. The current time is 00:12:44.

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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.