How far is Kennewick, WA from Sunnyside, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Sunnyside, WA is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (258 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Washington state
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Sunnyside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Sunnyside.
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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
122.6 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cascade Locks
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Bridge of the Gods
1.1 km · 3 min · Bridge of the Gods
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Evergreen Highway
19.9 mi · 28 min · Evergreen Highway
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Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis and Clark Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washougal River Road
4 m · 1 sec · Washougal River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Washougal River Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Washougal River Road
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Continue on Southeast Washougal River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast Washougal River Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Blair Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Southeast Blair Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Reilly Road
1 km · 57 sec · Northeast Reilly Road
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Continue on Northeast 292nd Avenue
1341 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 292nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Stauffer Road
42 m · 4 sec · Northeast Stauffer Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Stauffer Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Sunnyside.
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
123 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Kennewick and Mostly Sunny near Sunnyside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Sunnyside?
The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 101.8 miles from Kennewick and 102.2 miles from Sunnyside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.3 miles (258 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 8:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.68 one way or $75.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Kennewick and Mostly Sunny near Sunnyside.
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 Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 160.32 mi (258.01 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 Sunnyside
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 16,924 |
| Coordinates | 45.6437300, -122.3720400 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunnyside (-122.37204, 45.64373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $37.68 | $75.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $40.08 | $80.16 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $39.36 | $78.72 |
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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