How far is Lakewood, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from Lakewood, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Kennewick.
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Start on Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest
9 m · 9 sec · Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest
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Turn sharp right onto Bridgeport Way Southwest
2842 ft · 1 min · Bridgeport Way Southwest
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Turn slight left onto 100th Street Southwest
1.3 mi · 2 min · 100th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto South Tacoma Way
912 ft · 26 sec · South Tacoma Way
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Turn left
1159 ft · 18 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North
2865 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Lakewood 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
84.5 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Kennewick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 122.9 miles from Lakewood and 114.1 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 8:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.80 one way or $87.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Lakewood and Partly Sunny 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 Lakewood and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 173.42 mi (279.1 km).
#1 Lakewood
The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 59,829 |
| Coordinates | 47.1717600, -122.5184600 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $43.80 | $87.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $46.60 | $93.19 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $48.30 | $96.61 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $45.76 | $91.52 |
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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