How far is Sammamish, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from Sammamish, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sammamish and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sammamish and Kennewick.
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Start on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
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Turn slight right onto Issaquah
129 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1.4 km · 2 min · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
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Continue on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
3.8 mi · 8 min · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
30 m · 6 sec · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
2 mi · 4 min · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Continue on Front Street North
740 ft · 31 sec · Front Street North
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Turn left onto I 90 East: Spokane
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
92.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima
37.9 mi · 43 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 Sammamish 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.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
92.8 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Sammamish 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 Sammamish to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Sammamish and 97.6 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 9:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.20 one way or $76.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Sammamish and Rain Likely near Kennewick.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
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 Kittitas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sammamish and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 170.44 mi (274.29 km).
#1 Sammamish
Town
| Population | 65,960 |
| Coordinates | 47.6417700, -122.0804000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $38.20 | $76.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $40.64 | $81.28 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $42.13 | $84.26 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $39.91 | $79.82 |
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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