How far is Kennewick, WA from Shelton, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Shelton, WA is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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City in Yakima 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 Shelton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Shelton.
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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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Turn left
118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit right toward I 5 North: Seattle
35.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
2444 ft · 59 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Shelton, Port Angeles
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1630 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Southeast State Route 3
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast State Route 3
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Continue on Olympic Highway South
1 mi · 2 min · Olympic Highway South
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Continue on South 1st Street
2668 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Cedar Street
93 m · 16 sec · West Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
66 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Shelton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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119 mi · 02h 22m
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 Shelton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Shelton?
The road trip is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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 138.2 miles from Kennewick and 138.7 miles from Shelton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.8 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 6:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.13 one way or $102.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kennewick and Mostly Sunny near Shelton.
Stop Ideas Near Tieton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Shelton. Straight-line distance: 200.14 mi (322.09 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 Shelton
County seat of Mason County, Washington, United States
| Population | 10,955 |
| Coordinates | 47.2150900, -123.1007100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelton (-123.10071, 47.21509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $51.13 | $102.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $54.39 | $108.78 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $56.38 | $112.77 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $53.41 | $106.83 |
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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