Origin
Sequim, WA
Evening in Sequim on Sunday
Local time
7:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sequim, WA to Kennewick, WA
Drive Time
5h 25m
Distance
315.5 mi
508 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 12m
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6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennewick, WA
Frank Cone
Trip Overview
The drive from Sequim, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 315.5 miles and takes about 5h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 104, Hood Canal Floating Bridge, Highway 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.22 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
157.7 miles from Sequim, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 25m drive with frequent turns across 315.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 104 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 25m 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 Sequim, WA to Kennewick, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 104 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hood Canal Floating Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 18 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Route 104
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sequim, WA and Kennewick, WA.
1
Start on South Sequim Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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South Sequim Avenue
2
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
3
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
28 min
4
Take the exit right
8.7 mi
·
11 min
5
Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
State Route 104
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104
102 ft
·
1 sec
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State Route 104
7
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 104
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
118 ft
·
2 sec
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State Route 104
9
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Route 104
10
Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hood Canal Floating Bridge
11
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
12
Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 3 Northeast
13
Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
14
Continue on West State Route 16
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West State Route 16
15
Continue on State Highway 16
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 16
16
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
2 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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I 5 North: Seattle
18
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
19
Keep slight right
8.2 mi
·
10 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
21
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27 mi
·
34 min
·
State Route 18
22
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Spokane
24
Merge slight left
85 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
38 mi
·
42 min
·
I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
26
Keep slight left
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
5.5 mi
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5 min
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I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
28
Take the exit slight right toward SR 240 east: Kennewick
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 240 east: Kennewick
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Columbia Drive
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Columbia Drive
30
Exit the roundabout onto West Columbia Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Drive
31
Turn right onto North Fruitland Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Fruitland Street
32
Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Kennewick Avenue
33
Turn right onto North Newport Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Newport Street
34
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 157.7 miles from Sequim, WA, or about 2h 42m 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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.7 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 27m
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 Sequim, 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 Sequim, WA
This is one driving day of about 315.5 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sequim, 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 157.7 mi from Sequim, WA · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
158 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 157.7 miles from Sequim, 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
$66.22 one way
$132.44 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $69.15 | $138.30 |
| premium | $5.77 | $71.68 | $143.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $70.09 | $140.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.13 | $15.14 |
| Efficient EV | 78.9 | 0 | $27.61 | $12.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 126.2 | 1 | $44.17 | $20.19 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Destination
Kennewick, WA
Evening in Kennewick on Sunday
Local time
7:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°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
3 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 25m 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 Sequim, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 315.5 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 104, Hood Canal Floating Bridge, Highway 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.7 miles from Sequim, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.22 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 25m 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 Sequim, WA to Kennewick, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sequim, WA to Kennewick, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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