Trip from Kennewick, WA to Brier, WA

Drive Time

4h 31m

Distance

236.4 mi

380 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 41 min

4 AM

4h 18m ★

6 AM

4h 32m

8 AM

4h 59m

10 AM

4h 41m

12 PM

4h 38m

3 PM

4h 42m

5 PM

4h 57m

8 PM

4h 24m

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

Brier, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

Traveling from Kennewick to Brier covers 236.4 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 31 minutes. This highway-focused trip relies heavily on I-82, US 12, and US 97, making it a straightforward trek across Washington. Because the duration is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete the journey without an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $50 for fuel to cover the distance. Whether you are heading home or visiting friends, this route is efficient for travelers prioritizing time over scenic detours.

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 Kennewick, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

With 97% of the journey spent on highways, you should prepare for a consistent, high-speed driving experience. You will navigate a mix of major interstates and US routes that keep you moving steadily toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 101.4 miles on US 97, which allows you to settle into a comfortable cruising rhythm. While the road transitions through different landscapes, the focus remains on maintaining momentum. Expect a functional, reliable drive that prioritizes direct travel over technical or winding local roads.

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

There are about 26 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 101.4 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 236.4 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 216.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.1 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

216.9 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in

Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett

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 10 Toward I 405: Renton, Everett

217.1 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

232.6 mi into trip | ~4h 23m in

Take the exit toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek

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 26 Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek

235 mi into trip | ~4h 28m in | Locust Way

At end of road, turn left onto Locust Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Kennewick, WA and Brier, WA, road signs point toward Yakima, Everett and Bellevue.

Yakima

13.5 mi in | ~18m | via US 12

Everett

216.9 mi in | ~4h 2m

Bellevue

217.1 mi in | ~4h 3m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 97	101.4 mi	1h 53m
US 12	70.9 mi	1h 17m
I 82	31 mi	33m
I 405	15.1 mi	18m
WA 240	11.6 mi	13m
228th Street Southeast	1.8 mi	3m
North Fruitland Street	0.6 mi	1m
West Kennewick Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 97 — 101.4 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

101 mi · 1 hr 53 min · US 97

Toward I 90 West Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 10 Toward I 405: Renton, Everett Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 405

8.1 mi · 10 min · I 405

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

6.9 mi · 8 min · I 405

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 26 Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

216 ft · 11 sec

Toward WA 527 South: Bothell

Turn left onto WA 527

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto 228th Street Southeast

1.8 mi · 3 min · 228th Street Southeast

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Locust Way

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Locust Way

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto 234th Place Southwest

0.2 mi · 36 sec · 234th Place Southwest

At end of road, turn right onto 20th Avenue West

470 ft · 19 sec · 20th Avenue West

Turn left onto South Castle Way

0.2 mi · 27 sec · South Castle Way

Continue on 236th Street Southwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest

Turn right onto Brier Road

47 ft · 1 sec · Brier Road

Arrive at destination

Brier Road

Trip Plan

Planning for one main stop is a smart way to break up the four-and-a-half-hour drive and keep your energy levels high. Since this is a highway-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to avoid potential congestion on the more heavily traveled sections. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that 101.4-mile stretch on US 97, as services might be spaced further apart than on the interstate portions. Having $50 set aside for gas ensures you won't be caught off guard at the pump. Flexibility is your biggest asset here, so feel free to adjust your pace once you clear the longer highway segments.

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 Kennewick, WA, or about 2h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.4 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 118.2 miles or 2h 12m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brier, 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 236.4 miles and 4h 31m.

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 101.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118.2 mi from Kennewick, WA · 2h 12m 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

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 118.2 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 101.4 miles.

Arriving in Brier, WA

The final approach into Brier, 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 Brier, 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

$49.62 one way

$99.23 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$51.81	$103.63
premium	$5.77	$53.71	$107.42
diesel	$5.64	$52.52	$105.04

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	70.9	0	$24.82	$11.35
Efficient EV	59.1	0	$20.69	$9.46
EV Truck/SUV	94.6	1	$33.10	$15.13

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

Kennewick, WA

Evening in Kennewick on Sunday

Local time

8:17 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brier, WA

Evening in Brier on Sunday

Local time

8:17 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°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 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 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 Kennewick, WA to Brier, WA covers 236.4 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 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 118.2 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 $49.62 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 Brier, WA, road signs point toward Yakima, Everett and Bellevue.

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Trip from Kennewick, WA to Brier, 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 Brier, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kennewick, WA

Brier, WA

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 31m on the road

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