How far is Yelm, WA from Kennewick, WA?
The driving distance from Yelm, WA to Kennewick, WA is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Yakima County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yelm and Kennewick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yelm and Kennewick.
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Start on the route
17 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
50 m · 13 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Yelm Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · East Yelm Avenue
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Continue on State Route 507
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 507
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Continue on Spanaway McKenna Highway
2510 ft · 1 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 702 South
9.3 mi · 13 min · State Route 702 South
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Turn right onto Mountain Highway East
19.2 mi · 29 min · Mountain Highway East
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Turn right onto State Route 7
13.7 mi · 19 min · State Route 7
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Continue on Morton Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Morton Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
3020 ft · 57 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
87.6 mi · 1 hr 42 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 Yelm and Kennewick.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
87.6 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 Yelm 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 Yelm to Kennewick?
The road trip is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 118.9 miles from Yelm and 119.1 miles from Kennewick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 8:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.96 one way or $87.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Yelm and Rain Likely near Kennewick.
Stop Ideas Near Tieton
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 Tieton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yelm and Kennewick. Straight-line distance: 172.29 mi (277.27 km).
#1 Yelm
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,591 |
| Coordinates | 46.9420400, -122.6059600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $43.96 | $87.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $46.76 | $93.53 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $48.48 | $96.95 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $45.92 | $91.85 |
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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