How far is Kennewick, WA from West Richland, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to West Richland, WA is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Benton County, Washington.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and West Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and West Richland.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 240 West: Vantage, Wellsian Way
1709 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 240 West: Vantage
1240 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway
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Turn left onto Van Giesen Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Van Giesen Street
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Turn right onto Grosscup Boulevard
68 m · 8 sec · Grosscup Boulevard
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Turn left onto Deer Street
547 ft · 24 sec · Deer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and West Richland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Columbia Drive
Exit the roundabout
6.44 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Kennewick and Sunny near West Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to West Richland?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Kennewick and 8 miles from West Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Sunny near West Richland.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
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 Richland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and West Richland. Straight-line distance: 12.49 mi (20.1 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 West Richland
City in Benton County, Washington
| Population | 15,423 |
| Coordinates | 46.3043000, -119.3614100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Richland (-119.36141, 46.3043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
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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