How far is Mukilteo, WA from Kennewick, WA?

The driving distance from Mukilteo, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
233.1 mi
03h 57m
Flight
191.16 mi
307.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.16 mi
Kilometers
307.64 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.1 mi
Kilometers
375.14 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennewick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM PDT
Return by in Mukilteo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mukilteo
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Kennewick
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mukilteo
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 Mukilteo
122.5 mi
01h 58m
To Kennewick
110.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
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 Mukilteo and Kennewick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mukilteo and Kennewick.

  1. 1

    Start on Mukilteo Speedway

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2113 ft · 44 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Paine Field Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  10. 10

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

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  12. 12

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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 240 east: Kennewick

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Columbia Drive

    718 ft · 9 sec · West Columbia Drive

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Columbia Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Fruitland Street

    2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

    2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Newport Street

    706 ft · 31 sec · North Newport Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Newport Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mukilteo 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 44%
I 90 East
101 mi · 43%
Mukilteo Speedway
25.9 mi · 11%
SR 240 east
7.29 mi · 3%
I‑182 east
5.55 mi · 2%
Paine Field Boulevard
0.82 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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
191.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
01h 58m from Mukilteo
Leave By
9:06 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo to Kennewick?

The road trip is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 122.5 miles from Mukilteo and 110.6 miles from Kennewick.

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

The direct path is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 9:06 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.07 one way or $86.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 191.16 mi (307.64 km).

Mukilteo

#1 Mukilteo

Waterfront city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population21,351
Coordinates47.9445400, -122.3045800
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Kennewick

#2 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Mukilteo Speedway (-122.304493, 47.944517)
End: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.14 L · about $43.07
Round trip
$86.14
16.46 gal · 62.28 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $43.07 $86.14
Mid-grade $5.57 $45.82 $91.63
Premium $5.77 $47.50 $94.99
Diesel $5.47 $44.99 $89.99

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 Mukilteo and Kennewick. The current time is 20:40:38.

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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.