How far is Walla Walla, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from Walla Walla, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walla Walla and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walla Walla and Kennewick.
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Start on South 5th Avenue
572 ft · 23 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Rose Street
1518 ft · 30 sec · West Rose Street
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Turn right onto North 9th Avenue
1925 ft · 38 sec · North 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pine Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Myra Road
4 m · 1 sec · Northeast Myra Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Myra Road
840 ft · 11 sec · Northeast Myra Road
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Take the exit slight right
2185 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
26.8 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right
88 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto East A Street
3 mi · 6 min · East A Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Avenue
3202 ft · 1 min · South 10th Avenue
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Continue on North Gum Street
2091 ft · 45 sec · North Gum Street
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Turn slight right
638 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East Columbia Drive
2665 ft · 1 min · East Columbia Drive
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Turn left onto North Benton Street
1287 ft · 50 sec · North Benton Street
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Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
1.3 km · 2 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 Walla Walla and Kennewick.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Northeast Myra Road
Merge slight left
26.8 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Walla Walla and Slight Chance Light Rain near Kennewick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walla Walla to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Walla Walla and 29 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Walla Walla and Slight Chance Light Rain near Kennewick.
Stop Ideas Near Finley
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 Walla Walla and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 39.35 mi (63.33 km).
#1 Walla Walla
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 33,096 |
| Coordinates | 46.0645800, -118.3430200 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
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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