How far is Ocean Shores, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from Ocean Shores, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 312.5 miles (502.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocean Shores and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores and Kennewick.
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Start on Canal Drive Southeast
1573 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
86 m · 12 sec · Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast
2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
897 ft · 33 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast
42 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Damon Road
1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road
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Continue on State Route 115
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115
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Turn right onto State Route 109
14.6 mi · 21 min · State Route 109
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Continue on West Emerson Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto Simpson Avenue
2.9 mi · 7 min · Simpson Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Park Street
1956 ft · 1 min · North Park Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street
7 m · 1 sec · South F Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South F Street
686 ft · 35 sec · South F Street
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Turn left onto East Heron Street
839 ft · 24 sec · East Heron Street
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Continue on Hornsby Way
145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way
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Turn right onto East Wishkah Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street
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Continue on Olympic Highway
19.1 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Oakville, Centralia
1044 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 12
13.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on West Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 12
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 12
28 m · 1 sec · US Highway 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12
7.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 12
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2383 ft · 54 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
2160 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
118.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Continue straight
23.5 mi · 31 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 Ocean Shores and Kennewick.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 12 East
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119 mi · 02h 23m
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 leaving Ocean Shores and Sunny near Kennewick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ocean Shores to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 312.5 miles (502.9 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.2 miles from Ocean Shores and 156.3 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244 miles (392.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 5:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.72 one way or $115.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ocean Shores and Sunny near Kennewick.
Stop Ideas Near Morton
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 Morton.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Shores and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 244.01 mi (392.7 km).
#1 Ocean Shores
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,724 |
| Coordinates | 46.9737000, -124.1562900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $57.72 | $115.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $61.40 | $122.81 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $63.65 | $127.31 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $60.30 | $120.60 |
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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