Origin
Newcastle, WA
Late night in Newcastle on Friday
Local time
4:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newcastle, WA to Kennewick, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
206.5 mi
332 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 17m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newcastle, WA
Harrison Reilly
Kennewick, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newcastle, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 206.5 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 136th Avenue Southeast, Newcastle Golf Club Road, Lakemont Boulevard Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
103.3 miles from Newcastle, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 206.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 206.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
136th Avenue Southeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newcastle, WA to Kennewick, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 136th Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Newcastle Golf Club Road | — | — |
| Lakemont Boulevard Southeast | — | — |
| Southeast Newport Way | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| I 82 East | — | — |
| US 12 east | — | — |
| SR 240 east | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
136th Avenue Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle, WA and Kennewick, WA.
1
Start on Southeast 71st Street
476 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southeast 71st Street
2
Continue on 136th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
136th Avenue Southeast
3
Turn right onto Newcastle Golf Club Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Newcastle Golf Club Road
4
Continue on Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
5
Turn right onto Southeast Newport Way
459 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southeast Newport Way
6
Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Issaquah, Spokane
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 90 East: Issaquah, Spokane
7
Merge slight left
97 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
38 mi
·
42 min
·
I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
9
Keep slight left
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
11
Take the exit slight right toward SR 240 east: Kennewick
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 240 east: Kennewick
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Columbia Drive
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Columbia Drive
13
Exit the roundabout onto West Columbia Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Drive
14
Turn right onto North Fruitland Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Fruitland Street
15
Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kennewick Avenue
16
Turn right onto North Newport Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Newport Street
17
Arrive at your destination
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 103.3 miles from Newcastle, WA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
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 45 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.3 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kennewick, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newcastle, 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 Newcastle, WA
This is one driving day of about 206.5 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Newcastle, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.3 mi from Newcastle, WA · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.3 miles from Newcastle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kennewick, WA
The final approach into Kennewick, 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 Kennewick, 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
$43.22 one way
$86.44 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $45.32 | $90.65 |
| premium | $5.77 | $46.89 | $93.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.59 | $91.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.68 | $9.91 |
| Efficient EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.07 | $8.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.6 | 1 | $28.91 | $13.22 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Kennewick, WA
Late night in Kennewick on Friday
Local time
4:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°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
2 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 29m 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 Newcastle, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 206.5 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 136th Avenue Southeast, Newcastle Golf Club Road, Lakemont Boulevard Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.3 miles from Newcastle, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.22 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 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newcastle, WA to Kennewick, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newcastle, WA to Kennewick, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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