How far is Kennewick, WA from Poulsbo, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Poulsbo, WA is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Poulsbo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Poulsbo.
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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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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 37 min
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Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest
15.3 mi · 19 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward Finn Hill Road
1793 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Finn Hill Road
2563 ft · 1 min · Northwest Finn Hill Road
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Continue on Northwest Lindvig Way
1043 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Lindvig Way
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Continue on Front Street Northeast
1651 ft · 1 min · Front Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Jensen Way Northeast
3162 ft · 2 min · Jensen Way Northeast
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Poulsbo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
85.7 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Kennewick and Sunny near Poulsbo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Poulsbo?
The road trip is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km) and usually takes 05h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Kennewick and 142.8 miles from Poulsbo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 89 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.64 one way or $105.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Sunny near Poulsbo.
Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum
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 Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Poulsbo. Straight-line distance: 196.1 mi (315.6 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 Poulsbo
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 11,211 |
| Coordinates | 47.7359300, -122.6465400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poulsbo (-122.64654, 47.73593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $52.64 | $105.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $56.00 | $112.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $58.06 | $116.11 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $55.00 | $110.00 |
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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