Origin
Kennewick, WA
Evening in Kennewick on Friday
Local time
7:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennewick, WA to Anacortes, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
296.7 mi
478 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 34m
★
6 AM
5h 47m
8 AM
6h 13m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 12m
8 PM
5h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennewick, WA
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Anacortes, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kennewick, WA to Anacortes, WA covers 296.7 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Kennewick Avenue, North Fruitland Street, West Columbia Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
148.4 miles from Kennewick, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 47m. Total distance: 296.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 47m drive with frequent turns across 296.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Kennewick Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kennewick, WA to Anacortes, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Kennewick Avenue | — | — |
| North Fruitland Street | — | — |
| West Columbia Drive | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| I 82 West | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| I 405 | — | — |
| I 405 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Kennewick Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick, WA and Anacortes, WA.
1
Start on North Newport Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
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North Newport Street
2
Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kennewick Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Fruitland Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Fruitland Street
4
Turn left onto West Columbia Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Drive
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
the route
6
Exit the roundabout
6.4 mi
·
8 min
7
Keep slight right
5.1 mi
·
5 min
8
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
71 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
10
Continue straight
31 mi
·
33 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
101 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
I 90 West
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 405: Renton, Everett
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
14
Merge slight left
8.1 mi
·
10 min
15
Keep slight right
8.4 mi
·
10 min
16
Keep slight right
1.9 mi
·
2 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
18
Merge slight left
43 mi
·
51 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
20
Turn left onto East Kincaid Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Kincaid Street
21
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 3rd Street
22
Continue on West Division Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Division Street
23
Continue on Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Highway
24
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
25
Merge slight right onto State Route 20
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 20
26
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 20 Spur
27
Turn right onto R Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
R Avenue
28
Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
R Avenue
29
Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
R Avenue
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
R Avenue
31
Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
R Avenue
32
Turn left onto 20th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
20th Street
33
Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Avenue
34
Turn left onto 12th Street
10 ft
·
12th Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 148.4 miles from Kennewick, WA, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
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 65 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.4 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anacortes, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kennewick, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Kennewick, WA
This is one driving day of about 296.7 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Kennewick, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.4 mi from Kennewick, WA · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.4 miles from Kennewick, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anacortes, WA
The final approach into Anacortes, 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 Anacortes, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.10 one way
$124.19 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $65.12 | $130.24 |
| premium | $5.77 | $67.38 | $134.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.51 | $131.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89 | 1 | $31.15 | $14.24 |
| Efficient EV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.96 | $11.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.7 | 1 | $41.54 | $18.99 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Anacortes, WA
Evening in Anacortes on Friday
Local time
7:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Monroe, WA
148 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
4 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
5h 47m 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 Kennewick, WA to Anacortes, WA covers 296.7 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Kennewick Avenue, North Fruitland Street, West Columbia Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.4 miles from Kennewick, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.10 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kennewick, WA to Anacortes, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kennewick, WA to Anacortes, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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