How far is Sedro-Woolley, WA from Kennewick, WA?

The driving distance from Sedro-Woolley, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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
279.95 mi
04h 40m
Flight
214.75 mi
345.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.75 mi
Kilometers
345.6 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.95 mi
Kilometers
450.53 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennewick
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM PDT
Return by in Sedro-Woolley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedro-Woolley
2026-04-22T18:26
Arrive Kennewick
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sedro-Woolley
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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Sedro-Woolley
145 mi
02h 20m
To Kennewick
135 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
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 Sedro-Woolley and Kennewick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sedro-Woolley and Kennewick.

  1. 1

    Start on Murdock Street

    533 ft · 31 sec · Murdock Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ferry Street

    2156 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cascades Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Cascades Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Cascade Highway

    2147 ft · 1 min · Cascade Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Avon Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Avon Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Burlington Boulevard

    2255 ft · 44 sec · North Burlington Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue

    1246 ft · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 20

    1751 ft · 53 sec · State Route 20

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    2476 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  17. 17

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

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  19. 19

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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 240 east: Kennewick

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Columbia Drive

    718 ft · 9 sec · West Columbia Drive

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto West Columbia Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Fruitland Street

    2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

    2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Newport Street

    706 ft · 31 sec · North Newport Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Newport Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedro-Woolley 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 36%
I 90 East
101 mi · 36%
State Route 20
47.4 mi · 17%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 7%
SR 240 east
7.29 mi · 3%
I‑182 east
5.55 mi · 2%
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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.2 mi
214.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
02h 20m from Sedro-Woolley
Leave By
7:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sedro-Woolley 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 Sedro-Woolley to Kennewick?

The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from Sedro-Woolley and 135 miles from Kennewick.

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

The direct path is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.70 one way or $103.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sedro-Woolley and Rain Likely near Kennewick.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sedro-Woolley and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 214.75 mi (345.6 km).

Sedro-Woolley

#1 Sedro-Woolley

City in Washington, United States

Population12,182
Coordinates48.5038900, -122.2361100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Kennewick

#2 Kennewick

The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.

Population84,515
Coordinates46.2112500, -119.1372300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Murdock Street (-122.236774, 48.503891)
End: North Newport Street (-119.137182, 46.21125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.39 L · about $51.70
Round trip
$103.40
19.76 gal · 74.78 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $51.70 $103.40
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.00 $110.00
Premium $5.77 $57.02 $114.03
Diesel $5.47 $54.01 $108.03

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 Sedro-Woolley and Kennewick. The current time is 18:26:45.

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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.