How far is Kennewick, WA from Vashon, WA?

The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Vashon, WA is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
240.53 mi
05h 00m
Flight
178.76 mi
287.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.76 mi
Kilometers
287.69 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.53 mi
Kilometers
387.09 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vashon
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM PDT
Return by in Kennewick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennewick
2026-04-19T04:25
Arrive Vashon
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:58 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennewick
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Kennewick
120 mi
02h 30m
To Vashon
120.5 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and Vashon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and Vashon.

  1. 1

    Start on North Newport Street

    706 ft · 38 sec · North Newport Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue

    2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Fruitland Street

    2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Columbia Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    669 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    616 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South: Portland, Tacoma

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way

    784 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge

    2068 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on West Seattle Bridge

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest

    3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

    718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry

    3.4 mi · 20 min · Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry

  21. 21

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    888 ft · 1 min · Ferry Dock

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 103rd Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 103rd Avenue Southwest

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vashon Highway Southwest

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Vashon Highway Southwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southwest Bank Road

    49 m · 7 sec · Southwest Bank Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 98th Place Southwest

    8 m · 1 sec · 98th Place Southwest

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 98th Place Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and Vashon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
107 mi · 45%
I 82 West
102 mi · 42%
West Columbia Drive
12.3 mi · 5%
Vashon Highway Southwest
3.8 mi · 2%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.68 mi · 2%
Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry
3.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

107 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.7 mi
178.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 30m from Kennewick
Leave By
6:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Kennewick and Chance Light Rain near Vashon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to Vashon?

The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Kennewick and 120.5 miles from Vashon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 6:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.43 one way or $88.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Kennewick and Chance Light Rain near Vashon.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellensburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellensburg.

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and Vashon. Straight-line distance: 178.76 mi (287.69 km).

Kennewick

#1 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Vashon

#2 Vashon

Town on Vashon Island in King County, Washington, United States

Population10,624
Coordinates47.4473200, -122.4598500
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennewick (-119.13723, 46.21125)
End: Vashon (-122.45985, 47.44732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.13 L · about $44.43
Round trip
$88.86
16.98 gal · 64.26 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $44.43 $88.86
Mid-grade $5.57 $47.26 $94.53
Premium $5.77 $49.00 $97.99
Diesel $5.47 $46.41 $92.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennewick and Vashon. The current time is 04:25:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.