Trip from Kennewick, WA to Sedro-Woolley, WA

Drive Time

5h 35m

Distance

289.7 mi

466 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 22m ★

6 AM

5h 36m

8 AM

6h 2m

10 AM

5h 45m

12 PM

5h 42m

3 PM

5h 46m

5 PM

6h 1m

8 PM

5h 28m

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

Sedro-Woolley, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kennewick, WA to Sedro-Woolley, WA covers 289.7 miles and takes about 5h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 97, US 12, I 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.4 miles on US 97. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

144.8 miles from Kennewick, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 35m highway drive covering 289.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 97 and US 12. The longest continuous stretch is about 101.4 miles on US 97.

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 101.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

2,563 ft 15 ft

Total Climb

3,808 ft

Total Descent

4,158 ft

Highest Point

2,563 ft

~169 mi in

Elevation Range

2,548 ft

Notable High Points

2,489 ft at ~108.6 miles +565 ft prominence

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 8.3 miles in near WA 240.

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 289.7 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 8.3 miles (WA 240): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

8.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | WA 240

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 240

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

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 straight / slight right lanes. 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

235.9 mi into trip | ~4h 27m in

Take the exit toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

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. Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Co...

Towns Along This Route

Between Kennewick, WA and Sedro-Woolley, WA, road signs point toward Everett, Bellevue and Vancouver British Columbia.

Everett

216.9 mi in | ~4h 2m

Bellevue

217.1 mi in | ~4h 3m

Vancouver British Columbia

235.9 mi in | ~4h 27m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 97	101.4 mi	1h 53m
US 12	70.9 mi	1h 17m
I 5	47 mi	55m
I 82	31 mi	33m
I 405	18.4 mi	23m
WA 240	11.6 mi	13m
North Cascades Highway	3.6 mi	5m
North Fruitland Street	0.6 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 Sedro-Woolley, 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 straight / slight right lanes.

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 straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

8.4 mi · 10 min · I 405

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 405

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 5

47 mi · 55 min · I 5

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward SR 20: Anacortes, Burlington

Turn right onto WA 20

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue

Turn left onto WA 20

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South Burlington Boulevard

Turn straight

385 ft · 14 sec

Toward 20: Sedro-Woolley, North Cascades Highway

Turn straight onto WA 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · Avon Avenue

Continue on WA 20

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cascade Highway

Continue on WA 20

3.6 mi · 5 min · North Cascades Highway

Turn right onto West Ferry Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Ferry Street

Turn right onto Murdock Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Murdock Street

Arrive at destination

Murdock Street

Trip Plan

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 144.8 miles from Kennewick, WA, or about 2h 42m 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 144.8 miles or 2h 42m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sedro-Woolley, 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 289.7 miles and 5h 35m.

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 144.8 mi from Kennewick, WA · 2h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

145 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.

Monroe, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.8 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 Sedro-Woolley, WA

The final approach into Sedro-Woolley, 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 Sedro-Woolley, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 219.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.80 one way

$121.61 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$63.49	$126.99
premium	$5.77	$65.82	$131.64
diesel	$5.64	$64.36	$128.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

WinCo Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Richland, WA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Women of Wisdom - Fowler

Richland, WA

OpConnect

10 DCFC

Fred Meyer - Tesla Supercharger

Kennewick, WA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Yokes Grocery - Tesla Supercharger

Pasco, WA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Kroger Fred Meyer 163 (Kennewick, WA)

Kennewick, WA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Electric Era Charging Station

Richland, WA

ELECTRIC_ERA

6 DCFC

CircleK - Pasco

Pasco, WA

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

Starbucks Pasco

Pasco, WA

OpConnect

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Tesla: 3 OpConnect: 3 FLO: 2 Electrify America: 1 CHARGELAB: 1 Non-Networked: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 EV Connect: 1 ELECTRIC_ERA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.9	1	$30.42	$13.91
Efficient EV	72.4	0	$25.35	$11.59
EV Truck/SUV	115.9	1	$40.56	$18.54

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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 17 hours ago

Origin

Kennewick, WA

Evening in Kennewick on Sunday

Local time

8:18 PM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Mostly Cloudy

NW 2 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 8:35PM PDT until April 13 at 5:39AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

Sedro-Woolley, WA

Evening in Sedro-Woolley on Sunday

Local time

8:18 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 8:35PM PDT until April 13 at 5:39AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Along the Route

52°F

Monroe, WA

145 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

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

5h 35m 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 Sedro-Woolley, WA covers 289.7 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 97, US 12, I 5. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.8 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 $60.80 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 Sedro-Woolley, WA, road signs point toward Everett, Bellevue and Vancouver British Columbia.

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 15 ft to 2,563 ft elevation with about 3,808 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.