How far is Kennewick, WA from Opportunity, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Opportunity, WA is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Opportunity.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Opportunity.
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Start on North Newport Street
706 ft · 36 sec · North Newport Street
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Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Kennewick Avenue
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Turn right onto North Yelm Street
1927 ft · 54 sec · North Yelm Street
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Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Trail
4.6 mi · 6 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
2039 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto North Pines Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pines Road
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Continue on South Pines Road
2648 ft · 1 min · South Pines Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pines Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Opportunity.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 395 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
131 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Kennewick and Clear near Opportunity.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Opportunity?
The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ritzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Kennewick and 75.2 miles from Opportunity.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.73 one way or $55.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Clear near Opportunity.
Stop Ideas Near Ritzville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ritzville Park
Ritzville City Hall
Ritzville Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ritzville.
Ritzville, Washington
Moses Lake, Washington
Colfax, Washington
Ephrata
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Opportunity. Straight-line distance: 133.76 mi (215.27 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 Opportunity
Census designated place
| Population | 25,877 |
| Coordinates | 47.6499500, -117.2399100 |
| Altitude | 611 |
| Country | United States |
End: Opportunity (-117.23991, 47.64995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $27.73 | $55.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $30.59 | $61.17 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $28.98 | $57.95 |
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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