How far is Kennewick, WA from Pasco, WA?

The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Pasco, WA is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.09 mi
00h 11m
Flight
2.63 mi
4.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.63 mi
Kilometers
4.23 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.09 mi
Kilometers
8.19 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasco
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM PDT
Return by in Kennewick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennewick
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Pasco
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kennewick
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
West Pasco
WA

Census designated place in Franklin County, Washington

From Kennewick
1.9 mi
00h 05m
To Pasco
3.1 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Pasco.

  1. 1

    Start on North Newport Street

    706 ft · 38 sec · North Newport Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Benton Street

    1287 ft · 47 sec · North Benton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Columbia Drive

    3131 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Gum Street

    2519 ft · 1 min · North Gum Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South 10th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South 10th Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Nixon Street

    51 m · 10 sec · West Nixon Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 10th Avenue

    1651 ft · 47 sec · North 10th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Marie Street

    146 m · 28 sec · West Marie Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · North 8th Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
215.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 10th Avenue
1.19 mi · 23%
West Kennewick Avenue
0.83 mi · 16%
West Columbia Drive
0.59 mi · 12%
North Gum Street
0.48 mi · 9%
North 10th Avenue
0.31 mi · 6%
North Benton Street
0.24 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South 10th Avenue

Continue on South 10th Avenue

1.19 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
2.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pasco
00h 05m from Kennewick
Leave By
8:06 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Kennewick and Rain Likely near Pasco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Pasco?

The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Pasco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Kennewick and 3.1 miles from Pasco.

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

The direct path is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Kennewick and Rain Likely near Pasco.

Stop Ideas Near West Pasco

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

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

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

8 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

68 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

71 mi away
320 SW Court Street
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

95 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 2.63 mi (4.23 km).

Kennewick

#1 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Pasco

#2 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.68 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.88
0.36 gal · 1.36 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $0.94 $1.88
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.00 $2.00
Premium $5.77 $1.04 $2.08
Diesel $5.47 $0.98 $1.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennewick and Pasco. The current time is 21:39:05.

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.