How far is Kennewick, WA from Salmon Creek, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Salmon Creek, WA is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Salmon Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Salmon Creek.
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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
46 m · 11 sec · West Kennewick Avenue
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Turn left onto South Olympia Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Olympia Street
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Turn right onto West 10th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
33.4 mi · 38 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Portland
3223 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.3 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
1891 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
1811 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 134th Street
1139 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 134th Street
984 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 134th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 20th Avenue
730 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 20th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Highway 99
1874 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Highway 99
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Turn left onto Northeast 20th Avenue
28 m · 8 sec · Northeast 20th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Strand Road
81 m · 45 sec · Northeast Strand Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Strand Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Salmon Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kennewick and Mostly Sunny near Salmon Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Salmon Creek?
The road trip is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Goldendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Kennewick and 110.7 miles from Salmon Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.1 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 8:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.77 one way or $81.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kennewick and Mostly Sunny near Salmon Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Goldendale
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 Goldendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Salmon Creek. Straight-line distance: 172.16 mi (277.07 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 Salmon Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 19,686 |
| Coordinates | 45.7106700, -122.6489900 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salmon Creek (-122.64899, 45.71067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $40.77 | $81.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $43.37 | $86.73 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.96 | $89.91 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
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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