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Trip from Sedro-Woolley, WA to Kennewick, WA

Drive Time

5h 36m

Distance

290.3 mi

467 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

36 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 24m ★
6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 3m
10 AM
5h 46m
12 PM
5h 43m
3 PM
5h 47m
5 PM
6h 2m
8 PM
5h 29m

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

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Downtown Sedro-Woolley, WA, WA

Sedro-Woolley, WA

JOHN CALLERY

Downtown Kennewick, WA, WA

Kennewick, WA

Frank Cone

Trip Overview

The drive from Sedro-Woolley, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 290.3 miles and takes about 5h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, I 82, I 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.5 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.93 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

145.2 miles from Sedro-Woolley, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 36m highway drive covering 290.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 82. The longest continuous stretch is about 100.5 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 100.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

2,553 ft 15 ft

Total Climb

4,294 ft

Total Descent

3,944 ft

Highest Point

2,553 ft

~181.5 mi in

Elevation Range

2,538 ft

Notable High Points

2,553 ft at ~181.5 miles +569 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ferry Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 290.3 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 0.1 miles (Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ferry Street

Turn left onto Ferry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
53.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

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 182 Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
8
72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11 Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
7
72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 90 East: Spokane
7
173.6 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in | US 97

Take the exit onto US 97 toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

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 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

Towns Along This Route

Between Sedro-Woolley, WA and Kennewick, WA, road signs point toward Renton, Seattle, I‑182 East and Pasco.

Renton

53.2 mi in | ~1h 8m

Seattle

72.1 mi in | ~1h 32m

I‑182 East

275.6 mi in | ~5h 17m | via US 12

Pasco

275.6 mi in | ~5h 17m | via US 12

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 100.5 mi 1h 51m
I 82 64.1 mi 1h 8m
I 5 46.6 mi 55m
US 97 37.8 mi 42m
I 405 18 mi 22m
WA 240 7.3 mi 9m
US 12 5.5 mi 5m
North Cascades Highway 3.6 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 100.5 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sedro-Woolley, WA and Kennewick, WA.

1

Start on Murdock Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Murdock Street
2

Turn left onto Ferry Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ferry Street
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto WA 9; WA 20

3.6 mi · 5 min · North Cascades Highway
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on WA 20

0.4 mi · 1 min · Cascade Highway
5

Continue on WA 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · Avon Avenue
6

At end of road, turn left onto WA 20

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Burlington Boulevard
7

Turn right onto WA 20

0.2 mi · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue
8

Continue on WA 20

0.3 mi · 53 sec · State Route 20
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
10

Merge onto I 5

47 mi · 55 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 182 Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 405

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 405
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

17 mi · 21 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 11 Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane Use the slight left lane.
16

Merge onto I 90

101 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit onto US 97

38 mi · 42 min · US 97
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 82; US 12
19

Take the exit onto US 12

5.5 mi · 5 min · US 12
Exit 102 Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
20

Take the exit onto WA 240

7.3 mi · 9 min · WA 240
Toward SR 240 east: Kennewick Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Enter roundabout onto West Columbia Drive

0.1 mi · 9 sec · West Columbia Drive
22

Continue on West Columbia Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Columbia Drive
23

Turn right onto North Fruitland Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Fruitland Street
24

Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue
25

Turn right onto North Newport Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · North Newport Street
26

Arrive at destination

North Newport 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 145.2 miles from Sedro-Woolley, WA, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.5 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 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 145.2 miles or 2h 54m 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 37m

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 Sedro-Woolley, 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 Sedro-Woolley, WA

This is one driving day of about 290.3 miles and 5h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sedro-Woolley, 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 I 90 for about 100.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 145.2 mi from Sedro-Woolley, WA · 2h 54m into the drive

Downtown Monroe, WA, WA

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

Redmond, 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 145.2 miles from Sedro-Woolley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.5 miles.

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.

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

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 70.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.93 one way

$121.86 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $63.63 $127.25
premium $5.77 $65.96 $131.92
diesel $5.64 $64.49 $128.99

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: 101.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

36 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Burlington Crossings - Tesla Supercharger

Burlington, WA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Angel of the Winds Casino - Tesla Supercharger

Arlington, WA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Everett, WA Rechargery Relay - Broadway

Everett, WA

IONNA

14 DCFC

Bob's Burgers & Brews - Tesla Supercharger

Burlington, WA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Mount Vernon, WA Rechargery Relay - S 5th St

Mount Vernon, WA

IONNA

12 DCFC

Seattle Premium Outlets - Tesla Supercharger

Tulalip, WA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Fairfield Inn & Suites Burlington - Tesla Supercharger

Burlington, WA

Tesla

10 DCFC

Sedro Woolley ROW

Sedro Woolley, WA

RED_E

8 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 14 Tesla: 5 Electrify America: 3 RED_E: 2 IONNA: 2 ELECTRIC_ERA: 2 Blink Network: 2 EVCS: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 CHARGELAB: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 EV Connect: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.1 1 $30.48 $13.93
Efficient EV 72.6 0 $25.40 $11.61
EV Truck/SUV 116.1 1 $40.64 $18.58

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% 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 16 hours ago

Origin

Sedro-Woolley, WA

Evening in Sedro-Woolley on Sunday

Local time

7:13 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

Destination

Kennewick, WA

Evening in Kennewick on Sunday

Local time

7:13 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

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 36m 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 Sedro-Woolley, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 290.3 miles and takes about 5h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 82, 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 145.2 miles from Sedro-Woolley, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.93 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 290.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sedro-Woolley, WA and Kennewick, WA, road signs point toward Renton, Seattle, I‑182 East and Pasco.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 15 ft to 2,553 ft elevation with about 4,294 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.

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