How far is Shelton, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from Shelton, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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City in Yakima County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelton and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelton and Kennewick.
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Start on North 2nd Street
20 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Pine Street
94 m · 16 sec · West Pine Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2948 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn straight onto Olympic Highway South
1 mi · 2 min · Olympic Highway South
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Continue on Southeast State Route 3
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast State Route 3
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Continue on West Golden Pheasant Road
664 ft · 21 sec · West Golden Pheasant Road
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Take the ramp left
2203 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tumwater, Portland
756 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland
2984 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34.9 mi · 39 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 Shelton 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.
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 Sunny leaving Shelton and Mostly Sunny near Kennewick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelton to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Tieton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from Shelton and 139.9 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.1 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 7:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.39 one way or $102.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shelton and Mostly Sunny near Kennewick.
Stop Ideas Near Tieton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelton and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 200.14 mi (322.09 km).
#1 Shelton
County seat of Mason County, Washington, United States
| Population | 10,955 |
| Coordinates | 47.2150900, -123.1007100 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $51.39 | $102.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $54.67 | $109.34 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $56.67 | $113.34 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $53.69 | $107.37 |
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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