Trip from Kennewick, WA to Fircrest, WA

Drive Time

4h 40m

Distance

241.9 mi

389 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 27m ★

6 AM

4h 41m

8 AM

5h 8m

10 AM

4h 50m

12 PM

4h 48m

3 PM

4h 52m

5 PM

5h 6m

8 PM

4h 33m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Kennewick, WA

Frank Cone

Fircrest, WA

Alex Stone

Trip Overview

Connecting Kennewick to Fircrest is a straightforward 241.9-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 40 minutes. Because this is an efficient, highway-focused drive, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $51 for fuel to complete the transit across Washington. The route relies primarily on I-82, US 12, and US 97, moving you entirely within the Pacific Coast region. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the route offers a reliable path that balances speed with consistent road quality. It is a solid choice for those who prefer staying on major thoroughfares rather than navigating complex secondary roads.

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

121 miles from Kennewick, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly efficient experience, as 98% of this trip consists of highway driving. You will spend the majority of your time on major routes, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 85.7 miles on US 97. The road maintains a consistent pace, moving you steadily through the landscape without the technical complexity of smaller backroads. Because the drive is almost entirely highway-based, the character of the trip is utilitarian and focused on steady progress. You will find that the rhythm of the drive remains predictable, allowing you to settle into a comfortable cruising speed for nearly the entire 4 hour and 40 minute duration.

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

There are about 30 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 23 significant decision points across 241.9 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 115.5 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 201.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 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

201.5 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

240.6 mi into trip | ~4h 37m in

Take the exit toward Fircrest, Center 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 1C Toward Fircrest, Center Street

Towns Along This Route

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

Yakima

13.5 mi in | ~18m | via US 12

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
State Route 18	26.7 mi	34m
WA 240	11.6 mi	13m
I 5	8.5 mi	10m
WA 16	1 mi	1m
Regents Boulevard	0.7 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 Fircrest, 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

1.0 mi · 1 min · WA 16

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Exit 1C Toward Fircrest, Center Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

511 ft · 25 sec

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Center Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Center Street

Continue on Regents Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Regents Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Regents Boulevard

369 ft · 24 sec · Regents Boulevard

Turn left onto Alameda Avenue

16 ft · 0 sec · Alameda Avenue

Arrive at destination

Alameda Avenue

Trip Plan

To keep your energy high, plan for at least one well-timed stop during the 241.9-mile trek. Departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid any potential congestion on the highway sections, giving you more flexibility upon arrival in Fircrest. Since the fuel cost is estimated at $51, filling your tank before you leave Kennewick will save you from making unnecessary stops along the way. Keep a close eye on your mileage, especially during that longest 85.7-mile stretch on US 97, to ensure you stay on schedule. By keeping your pace steady and utilizing that single planned break effectively, you can complete the drive comfortably in one go.

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 121 miles from Kennewick, WA, or about 2h 15m 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 121 miles or 2h 15m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fircrest, 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 241.9 miles and 4h 40m.

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 121 mi from Kennewick, WA · 2h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

121 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 121 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 Fircrest, WA

The final approach into Fircrest, 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 Fircrest, 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

$50.77 one way

$101.54 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$53.02	$106.04
premium	$5.77	$54.96	$109.92
diesel	$5.64	$53.74	$107.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	72.6	0	$25.40	$11.61
Efficient EV	60.5	0	$21.17	$9.68
EV Truck/SUV	96.8	1	$33.87	$15.48

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 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

8:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fircrest, WA

Evening in Fircrest on Sunday

Local time

8:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Monroe, WA

121 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 40m 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 Fircrest, WA covers 241.9 miles and takes about 4h 40m 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 121 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 $50.77 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 Fircrest, WA, road signs point toward Yakima, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Fircrest, WA to Kennewick, WA

Plan the drive back the other way.

242.4 mi 4h 40m

Explore more options from Kennewick, WA or browse trips ending in Fircrest, WA.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WA road trips.

Explore maps for Kennewick, WA or Fircrest, WA on MapSof.net.

Trip from Kennewick, WA to Fircrest, 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 Fircrest, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kennewick, WA

Fircrest, WA

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 40m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Was this route helpful?

Explore More

Continue From Fircrest, WA

More from Kennewick, WA

More trips to Fircrest, WA