How far is Mill Creek, WA from Kennewick, WA?

The driving distance from Mill Creek, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (296 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.22 mi
03h 54m
Flight
183.93 mi
296 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.93 mi
Kilometers
296 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.22 mi
Kilometers
365.68 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennewick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM PDT
Return by in Mill Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mill Creek
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Kennewick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mill Creek
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 Mill Creek
119.6 mi
01h 57m
To Kennewick
107.6 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mill Creek and Kennewick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mill Creek and Kennewick.

  1. 1

    Start on 151st Street Southeast

    1124 ft · 49 sec · 151st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Continue on 16th Avenue Southeast

    1865 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Creek Boulevard

    2524 ft · 1 min · Mill Creek Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 153rd Street Southeast

    966 ft · 50 sec · 153rd Street Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bothell-Everett Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bothell-Everett Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway

    1456 ft · 47 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  13. 13

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

    37.9 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  15. 15

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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 240 east: Kennewick

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Columbia Drive

    718 ft · 9 sec · West Columbia Drive

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Columbia Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Fruitland Street

    2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

    2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Newport Street

    706 ft · 31 sec · North Newport Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Newport Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mill Creek 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 45%
I 90 East
101 mi · 44%
I 405 South
14.9 mi · 7%
SR 240 east
7.29 mi · 3%
I‑182 east
5.55 mi · 2%
Bothell-Everett Highway
5.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

100 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
183.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
01h 57m from Mill Creek
Leave By
9:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Mill Creek and Rain Likely near Kennewick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mill Creek to Kennewick?

The road trip is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 119.6 miles from Mill Creek and 107.6 miles from Kennewick.

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

The direct path is about 183.9 miles (296 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 9:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.97 one way or $83.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Mill Creek and Rain Likely 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 Mill Creek and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 183.93 mi (296 km).

Mill Creek

#1 Mill Creek

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

Population20,802
Coordinates47.8601000, -122.2043000
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Kennewick

#2 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: 151st Street Southeast (-122.204374, 47.860366)
End: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.35 L · about $41.97
Round trip
$83.94
16.04 gal · 60.7 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $41.97 $83.94
Mid-grade $5.57 $44.65 $89.29
Premium $5.77 $46.28 $92.57
Diesel $5.47 $43.85 $87.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mill Creek and Kennewick. The current time is 20:40:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.