How far is Kennewick, WA from West Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to West Valley, WA is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and West Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and West Valley.
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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
66 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Mall Boulevard, Union Gap
2105 ft · 51 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Valley Mall Boulevard
48 m · 3 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Valley Mall Boulevard
144 m · 9 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Valley Mall Boulevard
68 m · 4 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Valley Mall Boulevard
134 m · 9 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Valley Mall Boulevard
40 m · 3 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Valley Mall Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Valley Mall Boulevard
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Continue on South 16th Avenue
2407 ft · 59 sec · South 16th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto South 48th Avenue
3277 ft · 1 min · South 48th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Nob Hill Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Nob Hill Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 64th Avenue
2619 ft · 1 min · South 64th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tieton Drive
2849 ft · 1 min · Tieton Drive
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Turn left
96 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and West Valley.
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
66 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Kennewick and Sunny near West Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to West Valley?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Kennewick and 44 miles from West Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.85 one way or $33.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennewick and Sunny near West Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
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 Grandview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and West Valley. Straight-line distance: 74.72 mi (120.25 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 Valley
Situated in Yakima County at an elevation of 1194 feet, this area lies immediately west of the city of Yakima along the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.5920700, -120.6050700 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Valley (-120.60507, 46.59207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $5.44 | $16.85 | $33.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $18.53 | $37.06 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $22.61 | $45.21 |
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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