How far is Opportunity, WA from Kennewick, WA?

The driving distance from Opportunity, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.81 mi
02h 25m
Flight
133.76 mi
215.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.76 mi
Kilometers
215.27 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.81 mi
Kilometers
242.71 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennewick
Thu, Apr 30, 5:44 AM PDT
Return by in Opportunity
Thu, Apr 30, 8:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Opportunity
2026-04-30T03:19
Arrive Kennewick
Thu, Apr 30, 5:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Opportunity
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Ritzville
WA

Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA

From Opportunity
75.3 mi
01h 12m
To Kennewick
75.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Pines Road

    2596 ft · 1 min · South Pines Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Pines Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Pines Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

    47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

    3076 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Yelm Street

    2055 ft · 1 min · North Yelm Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Newport Street

    706 ft · 31 sec · North Newport Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Newport Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Opportunity 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 49%
Spokane Valley Freeway
67.9 mi · 45%
Lewis and Clark Trail
5.33 mi · 4%
North Pines Road
1.27 mi · 1%
West Kennewick Avenue
0.69 mi
I 182 West
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ritzville
01h 12m from Opportunity
Leave By
1:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Opportunity and Sunny near Kennewick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Opportunity to Kennewick?

The road trip is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Ritzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Opportunity and 75.5 miles from Kennewick.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.84 one way or $55.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Opportunity and Sunny near Kennewick.

Stop Ideas Near Ritzville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ritzville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Ritzville Park
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

City of Ritzville Park

Ritzville , WA
Ritzville, WA 99169
Rating 4.4/5 161 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ritzville City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Ritzville City Hall

Ritzville , WA
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Ritzville Fire Department
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Ritzville Fire Department

Ritzville , WA
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ritzville.

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

1 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

66 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Colfax, Washington

82 mi away
610 South Main St.
RAIL

Ephrata

91 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Opportunity and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 133.76 mi (215.27 km).

Opportunity

#1 Opportunity

Census designated place

Population25,877
Coordinates47.6499500, -117.2399100
Altitude611
CountryUnited States
Kennewick

#2 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: South Pines Road (-117.239868, 47.64995)
End: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.14 L · about $27.84
Round trip
$55.68
10.64 gal · 40.28 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.84 $55.68
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.62 $59.23
Premium $5.77 $30.70 $61.40
Diesel $5.47 $29.08 $58.17

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Opportunity and Kennewick. The current time is 03:19:43.

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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.