How far is Lynden, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from Lynden, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynden and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynden and Kennewick.
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Start on Main Street
798 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street
1717 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Hannegan Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · Hannegan Road
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Continue on Hannegan Road
31 m · 3 sec · Hannegan Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Hannegan Road
4 mi · 7 min · Hannegan Road
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Turn right onto East Sunset Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · East Sunset Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South
781 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
17.1 mi · 21 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 Lynden and Kennewick.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lynden and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Kennewick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynden to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.8 miles from Lynden and 149.4 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.25 one way or $114.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lynden and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Kennewick.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynden and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 244.06 mi (392.77 km).
#1 Lynden
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 15,408 |
| Coordinates | 48.9465000, -122.4521100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $57.25 | $114.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $60.90 | $121.81 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $63.13 | $126.27 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $59.81 | $119.62 |
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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