How far is Kennewick, WA from Pullman, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Pullman, WA is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Pullman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Pullman.
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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
43.3 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right
2210 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
68.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Almota Road
1072 ft · 29 sec · West Almota Road
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Continue on West Fairview Street
1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
691 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
32 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East James Street
12.8 mi · 17 min · East James Street
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Turn left onto Davis Way
96 m · 5 sec · Davis Way
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Continue on Davis Way
1 km · 51 sec · Davis Way
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Continue on Northwest Davis Way
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Davis Way
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Continue on Northeast Olsen Street
109 m · 17 sec · Northeast Olsen Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Kamiaken Street
112 m · 15 sec · Northeast Kamiaken Street
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Turn left
27 m · 7 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 Pullman.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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68.3 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Kennewick and Chance Rain Showers near Pullman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Pullman?
The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Washtucna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Kennewick and 68.8 miles from Pullman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Kennewick and Chance Rain Showers near Pullman.
Stop Ideas Near Washtucna
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 Washtucna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Pullman. Straight-line distance: 99.84 mi (160.68 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 Pullman
City in eastern Washington
| Population | 34,336 |
| Coordinates | 46.7312700, -117.1796200 |
| Altitude | 717 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pullman (-117.17962, 46.73127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $25.38 | $50.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.51 | $53.03 |
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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