How far is Kennewick, WA from Sunnyside, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Sunnyside, WA is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Benton 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 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 · 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
33.4 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 241: Waneta Road, Sunnyside, Mabton, Vernita Bridge
2065 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Waneta Road
1897 ft · 42 sec · Waneta Road
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Turn left onto Yakima Valley Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Yakima Valley Highway
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Turn left onto East Edison Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Edison Avenue
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
5 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
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.
I 82 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
33.4 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Likely leaving Kennewick and Chance Light Rain 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 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Benton City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Kennewick and 24.8 miles from Sunnyside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Kennewick and Chance Light Rain near Sunnyside.
Stop Ideas Near Benton City
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 Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 42.34 mi (68.14 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 | 16,325 |
| Coordinates | 46.3237400, -120.0086500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunnyside (-120.00865, 46.32374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
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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