How far is Kingsgate, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from Kingsgate, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsgate and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsgate and Kennewick.
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Start on 121st Avenue Northeast
3216 ft · 2 min · 121st Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 132nd Street
1856 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 132nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northeast 132nd Street
31 m · 3 sec · Northeast 132nd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 132nd Street
114 m · 10 sec · Northeast 132nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 116th Way Northeast
59 m · 4 sec · 116th Way Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 116th Way Northeast
1395 ft · 49 sec · 116th Way Northeast
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Continue on 116th Avenue Northeast
1320 ft · 52 sec · 116th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast 124th Street
35 m · 3 sec · Northeast 124th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 South: Renton
1986 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
37.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 240 east: Kennewick
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Columbia Drive
718 ft · 9 sec · West Columbia Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Columbia Drive
2794 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive
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Turn right onto North Fruitland Street
2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street
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Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue
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Turn right onto North Newport Street
706 ft · 31 sec · North Newport Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Newport Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsgate and Kennewick.
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 90 East
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Kingsgate and Slight Chance Light Rain near Kennewick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsgate to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 114 miles from Kingsgate and 102.3 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 9:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.93 one way or $79.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kingsgate and Slight Chance Light Rain near Kennewick.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsgate and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 177.59 mi (285.8 km).
#1 Kingsgate
Census designated place
| Population | 13,065 |
| Coordinates | 47.7270400, -122.1795700 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennewick
The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.
| Population | 84,515 |
| Coordinates | 46.2112500, -119.1372300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $39.93 | $79.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $42.48 | $84.95 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.03 | $88.07 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $41.71 | $83.43 |
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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