How far is Moses Lake, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from Moses Lake, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 76 miles (122.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Franklin County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moses Lake and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moses Lake and Kennewick.
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Start on South Division Street
3 m · 2 sec · South Division Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
1426 ft · 33 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pioneer Way
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Pioneer Way
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Continue on Coulee Corridor
16.2 mi · 23 min · Coulee Corridor
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Continue on State Highway 17
28 mi · 41 min · State Highway 17
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Take the ramp right
1932 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
3076 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3.5 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Turn left onto North Yelm Street
2055 ft · 1 min · North Yelm Street
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Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Kennewick Avenue
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Turn left 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 Moses Lake 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.
State Highway 17
Continue on State Highway 17
28 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 76 miles (122.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Connell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Moses Lake and 38 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.02 one way or $28.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moses Lake and Rain Likely near Kennewick.
Stop Ideas Near Connell
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 Connell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moses Lake and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 63.84 mi (102.74 km).
#1 Moses Lake
City in Washington
| Population | 24,274 |
| Coordinates | 47.1301400, -119.2780800 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $14.02 | $28.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $14.92 | $29.84 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $15.47 | $30.93 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $14.65 | $29.30 |
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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