Origin
Richland, WA
Evening in Richland on Friday
Local time
8:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richland, WA to Kennewick, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richland, WA
Stepan Vrany
Kennewick, WA
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Trip Overview
Richland, WA to Kennewick, WA is 11.3 miles and takes about 18 minutes via George Washington Way, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip connecting two communities within the Pacific Coast region. Expect a local drive with multiple turns, so keep your navigation handy. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is best suited for a quick transit or a brief excursion between the two Washington cities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, so you'll be making frequent adjustments to your steering and navigation. With no highway share, you'll be on city streets for the entirety of the 11.3-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles on George Washington Way. The road will feel like a typical urban and suburban commute, with traffic lights and intersections dictating your pace.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
George Washington Way is the longest continuous segment at about 9 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 0.5 miles in near WA 240 Bus / George Washington 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 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (WA 240 Bus / George Washington Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (West Columbia Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.1 miles (North Fruitland Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WA 240 Bus / George Washington Way
Turn right onto WA 240 Bus / George Washington Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West Columbia Drive
Enter roundabout onto West Columbia Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Fruitland Street
Turn right onto North Fruitland Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Kennewick Avenue
Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
11.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North Newport Street
Turn right onto North Newport Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Way | 9 mi | 12m |
| West Columbia Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Fruitland Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Kennewick Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Williams Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Newport Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
George Washington Way
— 9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland, WA and Kennewick, WA.
1
Start on Williams Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Williams Boulevard
2
Turn right onto WA 240 Bus
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
George Washington Way
Use the straight lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto West Columbia Drive
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Columbia Drive
4
Continue on West Columbia Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Drive
5
Turn right onto North Fruitland Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Fruitland Street
6
Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kennewick Avenue
7
Turn right onto North Newport Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Newport Street
8
Arrive at destination
North Newport Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.73 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in Kennewick on Friday
Local time
8:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 Richland, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 11.3 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are George Washington Way, West Columbia Drive, North Fruitland Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Richland, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.36 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 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (WA 240 Bus / George Washington Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (West Columbia Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.1 miles (North Fruitland Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Richland, WA to Kennewick, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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