Trip from Camas, WA to Kennewick, WA

Drive Time

3h 58m

Distance

200.1 mi

322 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 45m ★

6 AM

3h 58m

8 AM

4h 24m

10 AM

4h 7m

12 PM

4h 5m

3 PM

4h 8m

5 PM

4h 23m

8 PM

3h 50m

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

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Camas, WA

Harrison Reilly

Kennewick, WA

Frank Cone

Trip Overview

Traveling from Camas to Kennewick covers 200.1 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 58 minutes of drive time. Because this is a relatively straightforward distance, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $42 on fuel for the journey. You will navigate via the Columbia River Highway, McNary Highway, and Evergreen Highway. Since both locations are within the Pacific Coast region, the transition remains consistent throughout your travel. This route offers a manageable pace for a solo driver or a small group looking to complete the trek in a single session.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

100 miles from Camas, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Columbia River Highway, which hosts the longest uninterrupted stretch of 122.2 miles. Because the road relies on local highways, you should prepare for a more engaging, hands-on driving experience compared to a high-speed freeway. The character of the road shifts as you navigate these local connectors, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. It is a practical path that demands a bit more focus due to the technical nature of the turns.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Columbia River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 122.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near WA 500 / Northeast Dallas Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.1 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WA 500 / Northeast Dallas Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Southeast 8th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (2nd Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | WA 500 / Northeast Dallas Street

Turn left onto WA 500 / Northeast Dallas Street

Navigation decision point

1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | Southeast 8th Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Southeast 8th Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | 2nd Street

Enter roundabout onto 2nd Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Enter roundabout toward WA 14 East: Kennewick

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward WA 14 East: Kennewick

194.8 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in | US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco, Spokane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco,...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Camas, WA to Kennewick, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Umatilla along the way.

Umatilla

164.1 mi in | ~3h 14m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Columbia River Highway	122.2 mi	2h 13m
McNary Highway	29.9 mi	33m
Evergreen Highway	19.9 mi	27m
Old Oregon Trail Highway	11.4 mi	12m
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway	4.5 mi	6m
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway	3.3 mi	4m
Lewis and Clark Highway	1.7 mi	2m
Wa-Na-Pa Street	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Columbia River Highway — 122.2 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on WA 14 Business

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Northeast 3rd Avenue

Turn left onto WA 500

479 ft · 16 sec · Northeast Dallas Street

Continue on WA 500

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast 6th Avenue

Continue on WA 500

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Southeast Union Street

Enter roundabout onto Southeast 8th Avenue

199 ft · 5 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue

Continue on Southeast 8th Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue

Continue on C Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · C Street

Enter roundabout onto 2nd Street

53 ft · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Continue on 2nd Street

219 ft · 8 sec · 2nd Street

Enter roundabout

313 ft · 8 sec

Toward WA 14 East: Kennewick

Continue

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward WA 14 East: Kennewick

Merge onto WA 14

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

Enter roundabout onto WA 14

85 ft · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway

Continue on WA 14

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

Enter roundabout onto WA 14

102 ft · 1 sec · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

Continue on WA 14

4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

Continue on WA 14

20 mi · 27 min · Evergreen Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Bridge of the Gods

0.6 mi · 3 min · Bridge of the Gods

Turn right onto US 30

1.3 mi · 2 min · Wa-Na-Pa Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 30

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Frontage Road

Toward I 84 East

Take the ramp onto US 30

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 30

Toward I 84 East

Merge onto I 84; US 30

122 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Columbia River Highway

Continue on I 84; US 30

11 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla

Continue on I 82

30 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 395

3.3 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

Toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco, Spokane Use the none lane.

Turn right onto West 10th Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 10th Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto South Olympia Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Olympia Street

Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

152 ft · 9 sec · West Kennewick Avenue

Turn left onto North Newport Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · North Newport Street

Arrive at destination

North Newport Street

Trip Plan

For the best experience, plan your departure to account for the nearly four-hour drive time and the single recommended stop along the way. Since this is a fairly direct route, you have the flexibility to choose your own pace, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $42 estimate. Use your one planned stop to stretch your legs and break up the 200.1-mile journey, especially when navigating the more technical, turn-heavy sections. Keep in mind that the long 122.2-mile segment on the Columbia River Highway will be the core of your trip, so ensure your vehicle is ready for a sustained local drive. Staying alert during these winding stretches will make the transit to Kennewick much more comfortable.

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 100 miles from Camas, WA, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.2 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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100 miles or 2h 4m 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 14m

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 Camas, 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 Camas, WA

This is one driving day of about 200.1 miles and 3h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Camas, 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 Columbia River Highway for about 122.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100 mi from Camas, WA · 2h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yacolt, WA

100 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

Yacolt, WA

Fuel and coffee

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

Madras, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100 miles from Camas, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.2 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

$42.00 one way

$83.99 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$43.86	$87.71
premium	$5.77	$45.46	$90.93
diesel	$5.64	$44.46	$88.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60	0	$21.01	$9.60
Efficient EV	50	0	$17.51	$8.00
EV Truck/SUV	80	1	$28.01	$12.81

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Camas, WA

Night in Camas on Sunday

Local time

9:05 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kennewick, WA

Night in Kennewick on Sunday

Local time

9:05 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

3h 58m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Camas, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 200.1 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Columbia River Highway, McNary Highway, Evergreen Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100 miles from Camas, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.00 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Camas, WA to Kennewick, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Umatilla along the way.

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Trip from Camas, 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

Camas, WA

Kennewick, WA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 58m on the road

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