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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Franklin County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · West Kennewick Avenue
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Turn left onto North Benton Street
1287 ft · 47 sec · North Benton Street
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Turn right onto West Columbia Drive
3131 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive
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Turn left onto North Gum Street
2519 ft · 1 min · North Gum Street
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Continue on South 10th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South 10th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Nixon Street
51 m · 10 sec · West Nixon Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Avenue
1651 ft · 47 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Marie Street
146 m · 28 sec · West Marie Street
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Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · North 8th Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Pasco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 2.63 mi (4.23 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 Pasco
The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.
| Population | 77,095 |
| Coordinates | 46.2395800, -119.1005700 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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