How far is Kennewick, WA from Prairie Ridge, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA is about 205.1 miles (330 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Yakima County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Prairie Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Prairie Ridge.
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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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Continue straight
100 mi · 2 hr 31 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East
29 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East
1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East
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Turn left onto 214th Avenue East
1.9 mi · 4 min · 214th Avenue East
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Turn right onto 128th Street Court East
890 ft · 38 sec · 128th Street Court East
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Turn left onto 211th Avenue Court East
752 ft · 26 sec · 211th Avenue Court East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 211th Avenue Court East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Prairie Ridge.
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 12 West
Continue straight
100 mi · 02h 32m
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 Mostly Sunny near Prairie Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Prairie Ridge?
The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Tieton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Kennewick and 102.7 miles from Prairie Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 7:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.89 one way or $75.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Tieton
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 Tieton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Prairie Ridge. Straight-line distance: 156.44 mi (251.77 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 Prairie Ridge
Census designated place
| Population | 11,464 |
| Coordinates | 47.1376000, -122.1487300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie Ridge (-122.14873, 47.1376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $37.89 | $75.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $40.31 | $80.61 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $41.78 | $83.56 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $39.58 | $79.16 |
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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