Trip from Brier, WA to Kennewick, WA

Drive Time

4h 31m

Distance

236.5 mi

381 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 18m ★

6 AM

4h 31m

8 AM

4h 58m

10 AM

4h 41m

12 PM

4h 38m

3 PM

4h 42m

5 PM

4h 57m

8 PM

4h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Brier, WA

Harrison Reilly

Kennewick, WA

Frank Cone

Trip Overview

Traveling from Brier to Kennewick covers 236.5 miles, making for a manageable 4-hour and 31-minute journey that works perfectly as a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via I-90, I-82, and US-97, moving across the state on a route that is straightforward and efficient. With a fuel budget of approximately $50, the drive is cost-effective for a solo traveler or a group. Because this is a highway-focused itinerary, you can expect a consistent pace throughout the day. It is an ideal route if you want to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stop, providing a direct connection between these two Washington locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

118.2 miles from Brier, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is defined by its reliance on major thoroughfares, with highways accounting for 97% of your travel time. You will spend a significant portion of the trip on I-90, which includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of 100.5 miles. While the experience is primarily an interstate grind, the transition between these major roads keeps the drive moving quickly. Expect a high-speed environment that prioritizes time management over technical, winding backroads. Staying alert is key, as the heavy highway focus requires steady focus behind the wheel for the duration of your trip.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 100.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Locust Way.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 236.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Locust Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (228th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Locust Way

Turn left onto Locust Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | 228th Street Southwest

Turn right onto 228th Street Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

18.2 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11 Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

18.7 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 90 East: Spokane

119.7 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | US 97

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

Towns Along This Route

Between Brier, WA and Kennewick, WA, road signs point toward Seattle, I‑182 East and Pasco.

Seattle

18.2 mi in | ~26m

I‑182 East

221.7 mi in | ~4h 12m | via US 12

Pasco

221.7 mi in | ~4h 12m | via US 12

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	100.5 mi	1h 51m
I 82	64.1 mi	1h 8m
US 97	37.8 mi	42m
I 405	14.5 mi	18m
WA 240	7.3 mi	9m
US 12	5.5 mi	5m
228th Street Southwest	1.8 mi	3m
West Columbia Drive	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 100.5 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brier, WA and Kennewick, WA.

Start on Brier Road

47 ft · 6 sec · Brier Road

Turn left onto 236th Street Southwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest

Continue on South Castle Way

0.2 mi · 27 sec · South Castle Way

Turn right onto Castle Drive

470 ft · 20 sec · Castle Drive

Turn left onto 234th Place Southwest

0.2 mi · 40 sec · 234th Place Southwest

Turn left onto Locust Way

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Locust Way

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto 228th Street Southwest

1.8 mi · 3 min · 228th Street Southwest

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 405 South: Bellevue

Merge onto I 405

15 mi · 18 min · I 405

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 11 Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 East: Spokane Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 90

101 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 90

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 97

38 mi · 42 min · US 97

Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 82; US 12

Take the exit onto US 12

5.5 mi · 5 min · US 12

Exit 102 Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

Take the exit onto WA 240

7.3 mi · 9 min · WA 240

Toward SR 240 east: Kennewick Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto West Columbia Drive

0.1 mi · 9 sec · West Columbia Drive

Continue on West Columbia Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

Turn right onto North Fruitland Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Fruitland Street

Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue

Turn right onto North Newport Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · North Newport Street

Arrive at destination

North Newport Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 236.5-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the drive and stretch your legs. Given the route's length, departing early in the morning helps you avoid potential congestion on the busier stretches of I-90. Keep your fuel gauge in check before hitting the longest 100.5-mile segment, as consistent highway speeds will increase your consumption. Since this is a highway-heavy route, ensure your vehicle is ready for sustained speeds. Use the flexibility of a one-day schedule to pace yourself, ensuring you arrive in Kennewick feeling refreshed rather than fatigued.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 118.2 miles from Brier, WA, or about 2h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 118.2 miles or 2h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kennewick, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brier, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brier, WA

This is one driving day of about 236.5 miles and 4h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brier, WA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 100.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118.2 mi from Brier, WA · 2h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

118 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Monroe, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yakima, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.2 miles from Brier, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.5 miles.

Arriving in Kennewick, WA

The final approach into Kennewick, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kennewick, WA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.64 one way

$99.27 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$51.83	$103.67
premium	$5.77	$53.73	$107.47
diesel	$5.64	$52.54	$105.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71	0	$24.83	$11.35
Efficient EV	59.1	0	$20.69	$9.46
EV Truck/SUV	94.6	1	$33.11	$15.14

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Brier, WA

Evening in Brier on Sunday

Local time

8:17 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kennewick, WA

Evening in Kennewick on Sunday

Local time

8:17 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Monroe, WA

118 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 31m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brier, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 236.5 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, I 82, US 97. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 118.2 miles from Brier, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Brier, WA and Kennewick, WA, road signs point toward Seattle, I‑182 East and Pasco.

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Trip from Brier, WA to Kennewick, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kennewick, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brier, WA

Kennewick, WA

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 31m on the road

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