Trip from Kennewick, WA to Bremerton, WA

Drive Time

5h 19m

Distance

270.6 mi

435 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 6m ★

6 AM

5h 19m

8 AM

5h 46m

10 AM

5h 29m

12 PM

5h 26m

3 PM

5h 30m

5 PM

5h 45m

8 PM

5h 11m

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

Bremerton, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

Connecting Kennewick to Bremerton takes you across 270.6 miles of Washington state landscape. Plan for about 5 hours and 19 minutes of active driving, making this a very manageable single-day trip. You will primarily utilize I-82, US 12, and US 97 to complete the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $57, it is an affordable trek for most vehicles. While you could easily push through in one go, building in at least one planned stop will keep you fresh behind the wheel. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, the drive maintains a consistent geographical feel as you navigate toward the Puget Sound area.

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

135.3 miles from Kennewick, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 97% of your travel occurs on major thoroughfares. The road feels efficient and direct, though you should prepare for a significant 85.7-mile stretch on US 97 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The transition between these major routes keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, even though the highway reliance remains high. You will spend most of your time maintaining consistent speeds, allowing for a predictable and steady pace. Overall, the route is designed for those who prefer straightforward navigation and reliable road conditions over winding secondary paths.

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

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 97 and US 12. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.5 miles in near US 97.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 270.6 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 115.5 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 201.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 201.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

115.5 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | US 97

Keep slight left at fork onto US 97 toward I 90 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 90 West

201.2 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Take the exit toward WA 18 West: Auburn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25 Toward WA 18 West: Auburn

201.5 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

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

Use the straight / left / right lanes. Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn,...

229.2 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway Sou...

238.5 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

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 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

Towns Along This Route

Between Kennewick, WA and Bremerton, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.

Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn

201.5 mi in | ~3h 45m

Tacoma

201.5 mi in | ~3h 45m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 97	85.7 mi	1h 35m
US 12	70.9 mi	1h 17m
I 82	31 mi	33m
WA 16	28.1 mi	36m
State Route 18	26.7 mi	34m
WA 240	11.6 mi	13m
I 5	8.5 mi	10m
Charleston Boulevard	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 97 — 85.7 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Newport Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · North Newport Street

Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue

Turn left onto North Fruitland Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Fruitland Street

Turn left onto West Columbia Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Columbia Drive

Enter roundabout onto WA 240

0.1 mi · 8 sec · WA 240

Continue on WA 240

6.4 mi · 8 min · WA 240

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 240

5.1 mi · 5 min · WA 240

Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 182; US 12

0.1 mi · 7 sec · I 182; US 12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 12

71 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US 12

Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima

Continue on I 82; US 97

31 mi · 33 min · I 82; US 97

Keep slight left at fork onto US 97

86 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US 97

Toward I 90 West Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 25 Toward WA 18 West: Auburn Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

448 ft · 13 sec

Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Merge onto WA 18

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

Continue on WA 18

27 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 5 South: Tacoma Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 5

7.2 mi · 9 min · I 5

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 5

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec

Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto WA 16

28 mi · 36 min · WA 16

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec

Exit 36 Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on WA 304

1.3 mi · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Continue on WA 304

0.3 mi · 51 sec · North Callow Avenue

Turn right onto 6th Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · 6th Street

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

6th Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a five-plus hour drive, aim for an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic congestion as you approach the Bremerton area. Keep your single planned stop in mind to break up the 270.6-mile trek, especially during that long 85.7-mile stretch on US 97 where amenities might be more spread out. Since your fuel budget is roughly $57, filling your tank before you leave Kennewick is a smart way to simplify your logistics. Flexibility is your best asset on this route, so don't hesitate to pull over if you need a quick reset. Always double-check your route map before heading out to ensure you are comfortable with the transitions between I-82, US 12, and US 97.

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 135.3 miles from Kennewick, WA, or about 2h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.7 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 135.3 miles or 2h 31m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremerton, 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 270.6 miles and 5h 19m.

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 US 97 for about 85.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.3 mi from Kennewick, WA · 2h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

135 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

Yakima, 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 135.3 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 US 97 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.7 miles.

Arriving in Bremerton, WA

The final approach into Bremerton, 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 Bremerton, 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

$56.79 one way

$113.59 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$59.31	$118.62
premium	$5.77	$61.48	$122.96
diesel	$5.64	$60.12	$120.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.2	1	$28.41	$12.99
Efficient EV	67.7	0	$23.68	$10.82
EV Truck/SUV	108.2	1	$37.88	$17.32

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Kennewick, WA

Evening in Kennewick on Sunday

Local time

7:14 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremerton, WA

Evening in Bremerton on Sunday

Local time

7:14 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Monroe, WA

135 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 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 19m 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 Bremerton, WA covers 270.6 miles and takes about 5h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 97, US 12, I 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 135.3 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 $56.79 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 Bremerton, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.

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Trip from Kennewick, WA to Bremerton, 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 Bremerton, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kennewick, WA

Bremerton, WA

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 19m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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