Trip from Kennewick, WA to Battle Ground, WA

Drive Time

4h 20m

Distance

223.9 mi

360 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

4h 8m ★

6 AM

4h 21m

8 AM

4h 47m

10 AM

4h 30m

12 PM

4h 27m

3 PM

4h 31m

5 PM

4h 46m

8 PM

4h 13m

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

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Kennewick, WA

Frank Cone

Battle Ground, WA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Kennewick to Battle Ground covers 223.9 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 20 minutes of driving time. Because this route fits comfortably into a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight lodging unless you prefer a slower pace. Your travel budget should account for approximately $47 in fuel costs. You will navigate via the Columbia River Highway, the Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, and the Old Oregon Trail Highway. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, the transition remains consistent throughout the journey. It is a straightforward trip that works well for those looking to reach their destination without an excessive time commitment.

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

112 miles from Kennewick, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 6 percent of this trip consists of highway travel, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on smaller, more technical roads. The longest uninterrupted section occurs on the Columbia River Highway, which spans 158.3 miles of the total distance. You should prepare for a ride that fluctuates between open stretches and tighter, more localized segments. This is not a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it is a route that requires you to stay engaged with the road's changing geometry as you navigate from Kennewick toward Battle Ground.

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

There are about 20 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 158.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 205.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 223.9 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 205.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

205.5 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in

Take the exit toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

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

Exit 9 Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

205.9 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

213.8 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in

Take the exit toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue

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. Exit 30A-B; 30C Toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112t...

214 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 30A-B Toward WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue

214.1 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 500 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 30B Toward WA 500 East

Towns Along This Route

Between Kennewick, WA and Battle Ground, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and Portland Airport.

Seattle

205.5 mi in | ~3h 51m

Portland Airport

205.5 mi in | ~3h 51m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Columbia River Highway	158.3 mi	2h 56m
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway	33.4 mi	37m
Old Oregon Trail Highway	11.3 mi	12m
I 205	7.6 mi	9m
WA 500	6.3 mi	11m
Southwest 10th Avenue	1.5 mi	2m
West 10th Avenue	1 mi	2m
Northeast 122nd Avenue	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Columbia River Highway — 158.3 mi, about 2h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Newport Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · North Newport Street

Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

152 ft · 11 sec · West Kennewick Avenue

Turn left onto South Olympia Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Olympia Street

Turn right onto West 10th Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 10th Avenue

Turn left onto US 395

33 mi · 37 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 84 West: Portland

Merge onto I 84; US 30

11 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

Continue on I 84; US 30

158 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Exit 9 Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 205

7.6 mi · 9 min · I 205

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

249 ft · 4 sec

Exit 30A-B; 30C Toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · this road

Exit 30 Toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 30A-B Toward WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 30B Toward WA 500 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto WA 500

6.3 mi · 11 min · WA 500

Use the none lane.

Continue on WA 503

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northeast 122nd Avenue

Continue on WA 503

1.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest 10th Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4 hour and 20 minute duration, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 223.9-mile journey. Since the route is turn-heavy, departing earlier in the day is a smart move to ensure you aren't navigating more technical sections in low light. Budgeting $47 for fuel is a solid baseline, but keep in mind that local road driving can sometimes affect your vehicle's efficiency compared to steady highway cruising. Your biggest advantage is the flexibility of a one-day trip, so don't feel pressured to rush through the longer segments. Keep an eye on your navigation to manage the transitions between the Old Oregon Trail Highway and the Lewis and Clark Trail Highway efficiently.

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 112 miles from Kennewick, WA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.3 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 112 miles or 2h 7m 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 27m

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

Before You Leave

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.

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 223.9 miles and 4h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

The longest stretch is on Columbia River Highway for about 158.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112 mi from Kennewick, WA · 2h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yacolt, WA

112 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

Madras, OR

Fuel and coffee

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

Yacolt, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112 miles from Kennewick, 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 158.3 miles.

Arriving in Battle Ground, WA

The final approach into Battle Ground, 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 Battle Ground, 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

$46.99 one way

$93.99 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$49.07	$98.15
premium	$5.77	$50.87	$101.74
diesel	$5.64	$49.74	$99.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	67.2	0	$23.51	$10.75
Efficient EV	56	0	$19.59	$8.96
EV Truck/SUV	89.6	1	$31.35	$14.33

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% 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

Kennewick, WA

Evening in Kennewick on Sunday

Local time

7:16 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Battle Ground, WA

Evening in Battle Ground on Sunday

Local time

7:16 PM

PDT

Current temp

39°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

2 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

4h 20m 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 Battle Ground, WA covers 223.9 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Columbia River Highway, Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, Old Oregon Trail Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 112 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 $46.99 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 Kennewick, WA and Battle Ground, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and Portland Airport.

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Trip from Kennewick, WA to Battle Ground, 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 Battle Ground, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kennewick, WA

Battle Ground, WA

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 20m on the road

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