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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.48 mi
02h 47m
Flight
99.84 mi
160.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.84 mi
Kilometers
160.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.48 mi
Kilometers
221.25 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pullman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM PDT
Return by in Kennewick
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennewick
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Pullman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennewick
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Washtucna
WA

Town of the United States

From Kennewick
68.6 mi
01h 23m
To Pullman
68.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Newport Street

    706 ft · 36 sec · North Newport Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Yelm Street

    1927 ft · 54 sec · North Yelm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley

    859 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

    43.3 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2210 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Almota Road

    1072 ft · 29 sec · West Almota Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Fairview Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    691 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    32 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East James Street

    12.8 mi · 17 min · East James Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Davis Way

    96 m · 5 sec · Davis Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Davis Way

    1 km · 51 sec · Davis Way

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwest Davis Way

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Davis Way

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast Olsen Street

    109 m · 17 sec · Northeast Olsen Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northeast Kamiaken Street

    112 m · 15 sec · Northeast Kamiaken Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 395 north
43.8 mi · 32%
East James Street
12.8 mi · 9%
Lewis and Clark Trail
4.61 mi · 3%
Colfax Airport Road
3.05 mi · 2%
Northwest Davis Way
1.58 mi · 1%
West Kennewick Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

68.3 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washtucna
01h 23m from Kennewick
Leave By
12:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

41 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Colfax, Washington

73 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

77 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

81 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Pullman. Straight-line distance: 99.84 mi (160.68 km).

Kennewick

#1 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

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

#2 Pullman

City in eastern Washington

Population34,336
Coordinates46.7312700, -117.1796200
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennewick (-119.13723, 46.21125)
End: Pullman (-117.17962, 46.73127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.36 L · about $25.38
Round trip
$50.76
9.7 gal · 36.72 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennewick and Pullman. The current time is 02:34:10.

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.