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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Light Rain Likely
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.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street: White Pass, Chinook Pass, Naches
725 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West: Naches, White Pass
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit right toward I 5 North: Seattle
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino
1496 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
3071 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 12
27 m · 2 sec · US Highway 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on East Pine Street
2981 ft · 2 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on West Pine Street
1181 ft · 40 sec · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
13.5 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12
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Take the ramp left toward Montesano, Aberdeen
20.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street
53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Alder Street
2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street
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Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn right onto Levee Street
579 ft · 25 sec · Levee Street
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Turn left onto Emerson Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 109
14.6 mi · 21 min · State Route 109
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Turn left onto State Route 115
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115
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Continue on Damon Road
1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road
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Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast
44 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
897 ft · 32 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast
2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Canal Drive Southeast
1765 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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119 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morton.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Ocean Shores. Straight-line distance: 244.01 mi (392.7 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 Ocean Shores
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,724 |
| Coordinates | 46.9737000, -124.1562900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Shores (-124.15629, 46.9737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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