Trip from Kennewick, WA to Camas, WA

Drive Time

3h 57m

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 4m

3 PM

4h 8m

5 PM

4h 22m

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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Kennewick, WA

Frank Cone

Camas, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

Traveling from Kennewick to Camas covers 200.1 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 57 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely within Washington state and stays within the Pacific Coast region, you can easily manage the trip in a single day. Budgeting around $42 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for your journey. You will navigate via the Columbia River Highway, the Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, and the Evergreen Highway. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a weekend getaway, the drive is straightforward enough to be tackled in one go without needing an overnight stay.

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 Kennewick, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. The route is composed entirely of highway driving, meaning you will spend 100% of your time on these main corridors. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 122.6 miles while traveling along the Columbia River Highway. Because the road demands more attention than a standard interstate, you should be prepared for the technical nature of these local highways. The journey balances these longer, steady stretches with tighter segments that require consistent focus as you move toward your destination.

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

There are about 26 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 122.6 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Kennewick Avenue.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Kennewick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 35.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 169.8 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Kennewick Avenue

Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

Navigation decision point

35.3 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 West: Portland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 84 West: Portland

169.8 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | US 30

Take the exit onto US 30 toward Cascade Locks

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

Use the straight lane. Toward Cascade Locks

172 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in | WA 14 / Evergreen Highway

At end of road, turn left onto WA 14 / Evergreen Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

198.1 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Take the exit toward WA 500 West: 2nd Street, Union Street

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 14 Toward WA 500 West: 2nd Street, Union Street

Towns Along This Route

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

Cascade Locks

169.8 mi in | ~3h 9m | via US 30

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Columbia River Highway	122.6 mi	2h 14m
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway	33.4 mi	37m
Evergreen Highway	19.9 mi	27m
Old Oregon Trail Highway	11.3 mi	12m
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway	4.5 mi	6m
Lewis and Clark Highway	1.7 mi	2m
US 30	1.6 mi	3m
West 10th Avenue	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Columbia River Highway — 122.6 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

123 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Columbia River Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 30

1.6 mi · 3 min · US 30

Toward Cascade Locks Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Bridge of the Gods

0.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge of the Gods

Toward WA 14: Stevenson, Camas

At end of road, turn left onto WA 14

20 mi · 27 min · Evergreen Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WA 14

4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

Enter roundabout onto WA 14

146 ft · 2 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway

Continue on WA 14

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

Enter roundabout onto WA 14

87 ft · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway

Continue on WA 14

0.7 mi · 56 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 14 Toward WA 500 West: 2nd Street, Union Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto C Street

202 ft · 5 sec · C Street

Continue on C Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · C Street

Continue on Southeast 8th Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue

Enter roundabout onto WA 500

33 ft · 1 sec · Southeast Union Street

Continue on WA 500

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Southeast Union Street

Continue on WA 500

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast 6th Avenue

Continue on WA 500

479 ft · 20 sec · Northeast Dallas Street

Turn right onto WA 500; WA 14 Business

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Northeast 3rd Avenue

Arrive at destination

WA 14 Business

Trip Plan

Planning for a single stop will help you break up the nearly four-hour duration effectively. Since this route is a turn-heavy local drive, aim to depart early to avoid heavy traffic and maximize your time in daylight. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $42 estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Because you are navigating multiple highway segments, pay close attention to signs when transitioning between the Columbia River Highway, the Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, and the Evergreen Highway. Your flexibility is a major advantage here, so feel free to adjust your pace to ensure a comfortable arrival in Camas.

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 Kennewick, WA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.6 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100 miles or 1h 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 3h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camas, 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 200.1 miles and 3h 57m.

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 122.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100 mi from Kennewick, WA · 1h 53m 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

Yakima, 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 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 122.6 miles.

Arriving in Camas, WA

The final approach into Camas, 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 Camas, 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

Kennewick, WA

Evening in Kennewick on Sunday

Local time

8:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camas, WA

Evening in Camas on Sunday

Local time

8:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

3h 57m 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 Kennewick, WA to Camas, WA covers 200.1 miles and takes about 3h 57m 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, 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 Kennewick, 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.

This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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Trip from Kennewick, WA to Camas, 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 Camas, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kennewick, WA

Camas, WA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 57m on the road

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