How far is Lake Forest Park, WA from Kennewick, WA?

The driving distance from Lake Forest Park, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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
223.49 mi
03h 48m
Flight
182.63 mi
293.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.63 mi
Kilometers
293.91 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.49 mi
Kilometers
359.67 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennewick
Sun, Apr 19, 4:09 AM PDT
Return by in Lake Forest Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Forest Park
2026-04-19T00:20
Arrive Kennewick
Sun, Apr 19, 4:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM PDT

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

Leave by
9:22 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Forest Park
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 Lake Forest Park
117.5 mi
01h 54m
To Kennewick
105.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Forest Park and Kennewick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Forest Park and Kennewick.

  1. 1

    Start on Ballinger Way Northeast

    1591 ft · 49 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bothell Way Northeast

    1955 ft · 47 sec · Bothell Way Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast Bothell Way

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Northeast Bothell Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Bothell Way Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bothell Way Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Woodinville Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodinville Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Bellevue, Renton, Everett

    2021 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 240 east: Kennewick

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Columbia Drive

    718 ft · 9 sec · West Columbia Drive

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Columbia Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Fruitland Street

    2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

    2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Newport Street

    706 ft · 31 sec · North Newport Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Newport Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Forest Park and Kennewick.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 46%
I 90 East
101 mi · 45%
SR 240 east
7.29 mi · 3%
I‑182 east
5.55 mi · 2%
Northeast Bothell Way
2.89 mi · 1%
Bothell Way Northeast
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
182.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
01h 54m from Lake Forest Park
Leave By
9:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Lake Forest Park 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 Lake Forest Park to Kennewick?

The road trip is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 117.5 miles from Lake Forest Park and 105.9 miles from Kennewick.

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

The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 9:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.29 one way or $82.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lake Forest Park 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.

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 Lake Forest Park and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 182.63 mi (293.91 km).

Lake Forest Park

#1 Lake Forest Park

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population13,432
Coordinates47.7567600, -122.2809600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Kennewick

#2 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Ballinger Way Northeast (-122.280842, 47.756818)
End: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.85 L · about $41.29
Round trip
$82.58
15.78 gal · 59.7 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $41.29 $82.58
Mid-grade $5.57 $43.92 $87.85
Premium $5.77 $45.53 $91.07
Diesel $5.47 $43.13 $86.27

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 Lake Forest Park and Kennewick. The current time is 00:20:38.

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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.