Origin
Kennewick, WA
Evening in Kennewick on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennewick, WA to College Place, WA
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennewick, WA
Frank Cone
College Place, WA
david hou
Trip Overview
Spanning 46.6 miles, this drive from Kennewick to College Place is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes. You will primarily navigate via the Lewis and Clark Trail, West A Street, and Wallula Avenue to complete the journey. Since the entire route is located within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, you can easily manage this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the excursion. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that serves as a direct connection between these two Washington communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.3 miles from Kennewick, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 3% of the trip spent on highways, the character of the road is defined by its local streets and arterial transitions. You will spend the majority of your time on the Lewis and Clark Trail, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 36.7 miles. The remaining segments shift into local navigation, so prepare for frequent turns as you transition into College Place. This is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lewis and Clark Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 36.7 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 1 miles in near North Benton Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (North Benton Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (West A Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.8 miles (Old Highway 12): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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North Benton Street
Turn left onto North Benton Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
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~7m in
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West A Street
Turn right onto West A Street
Navigation decision point
4
42.8 mi into trip
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~55m in
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Old Highway 12
Turn left onto Old Highway 12
Navigation decision point
5
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
North College Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto North College Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 36.7 mi | 42m |
| West A Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Wallula Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Old Highway 12 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Kennewick Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South 10th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Columbia Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North College Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lewis and Clark Trail
— 36.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick, WA and College Place, WA.
1
Start on North Newport Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
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North Newport Street
2
Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kennewick Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Benton Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Benton Street
4
Turn right onto West Columbia Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Drive
5
Turn left onto WA 397
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Gum Street
6
Continue on WA 397
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 10th Avenue
7
Turn right onto West A Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West A Street
8
Turn right onto US 12
37 mi
·
42 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
9
Turn right onto Spalding Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Spalding Road
10
Turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Highway 12
11
Turn right onto Wallula Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Wallula Avenue
12
Enter roundabout
17 ft
·
0 sec
13
Continue
103 ft
·
4 sec
14
Continue on North College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North College Avenue
15
At end of road, turn right onto North College Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North College Avenue
16
Turn left onto East Whitman Drive
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Whitman Drive
17
Arrive at destination
East Whitman Drive
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 1-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You will not need to worry about planning for major rest stops, as the total duration is quite manageable for a single stint behind the wheel. Keep your $10 fuel budget in mind when filling up before you leave Kennewick to ensure you have enough to cover the full 46.6 miles without concern. Since the route involves significant local road travel, prioritize checking your navigation before you start to stay ahead of the multiple turns on the Lewis and Clark Trail. Enjoy the ease of a quick, point-to-point trip that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.3 miles from Kennewick, WA, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.7 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 46.6 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.3 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near College Place, 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.
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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 46.6 miles and 1h 2m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Lewis and Clark Trail for about 36.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Kennewick, WA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Kennewick, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in College Place, WA
The final approach into College Place, 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 College Place, 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
$9.78 one way
$19.56 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
College Place, WA
Evening in College Place on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°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
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
1h 2m 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 College Place, WA covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lewis and Clark Trail, West A Street, Wallula Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 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 $9.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (North Benton Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (West A Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.8 miles (Old Highway 12): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kennewick, WA to College Place, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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