How far is Kennewick, WA from Redmond, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Redmond, WA is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Redmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Redmond.
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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
99.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
1821 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, Easgate Way
892 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 156th Avenue Southeast, 148th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue College
51 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast Eastgate Way
1011 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Eastgate Way
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Turn right onto 150th Avenue Southeast
146 m · 14 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
904 ft · 26 sec · 148th Avenue Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · 148th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 148th Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · 148th Avenue Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 520 East: Redmond
2454 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1666 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1643 ft · 40 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
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Turn right onto Leary Way
2588 ft · 1 min · Leary Way
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Turn right onto Redmond Way
96 m · 18 sec · Redmond Way
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Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast
9 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Redmond.
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
99.3 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Rain Likely leaving Kennewick and Light Rain Likely near Redmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Redmond?
The road trip is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Kennewick and 105.8 miles from Redmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 9:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.08 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Kennewick and Light Rain Likely near Redmond.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
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 Kittitas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 173.28 mi (278.86 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 Redmond
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 72,507 |
| Coordinates | 47.6739900, -122.1215100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $40.08 | $80.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $42.64 | $85.29 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.21 | $88.41 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $41.88 | $83.75 |
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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