Origin
Silverdale, WA
Late night in Silverdale on Wednesday
Local time
2:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silverdale, WA to Kennewick, WA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 23m
Distance
275.9 mi
444 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
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6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silverdale, WA
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Kennewick, WA
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Trip Overview
This 275.9-mile drive from Silverdale, WA to Kennewick, WA will take you approximately 5 hours and 23 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. The journey is primarily highway-focused, with 98% of the route on major interstates, including I-90, I-82, and US-97. Budget around $58 for fuel. You'll traverse a significant portion of Washington state, moving from the Pacific Coast region towards the interior. This route is designed for efficient travel, so if you're looking to cover ground and get to your destination without many detours, this is a solid option.
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
138 miles from Silverdale, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a largely highway-focused drive on this route, with 98% of the journey utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 84.5 miles on I-90, offering a chance to settle in for a solid period of driving. While primarily interstate, the transition between I-90, I-82, and US-97 means you'll experience shifts in the immediate surroundings as you move across the state. This is a route built for covering distance efficiently, rather than for winding scenic byways.
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.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 84.5 miles.
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 1 miles in.
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 275.9 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
6
36.6 mi into trip
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~49m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
37.6 mi into trip
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~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
8
46.2 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
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 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
7
159.2 mi into trip
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~3h 12m in
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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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Silverdale, WA and Kennewick, WA, road signs point toward Muckleshoot Reservation, I‑182 East and Pasco.
Muckleshoot Reservation
46.2 mi in
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~1h 1m
I‑182 East
261.2 mi in
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~5h 3m
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via US 12
Pasco
261.2 mi in
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~5h 3m
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via US 12
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 84.5 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 82 | 64.1 mi | 1h 8m |
| US 97 | 37.8 mi | 42m |
| State Route 18 | 27.3 mi | 34m |
| State Highway 16 | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| I 5 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| WA 240 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 6.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 84.5 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silverdale, WA and Kennewick, WA.
1
Start on Northwest Byron Street
0.2 mi
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37 sec
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Northwest Byron Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Silverdale Way Northwest
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Silverdale Way Northwest
3
Enter roundabout onto Northwest Newberry Hill Road
84 ft
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1 sec
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Northwest Newberry Hill Road
4
Continue on Northwest Newberry Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Northwest Newberry Hill Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto WA 3
6.6 mi
·
8 min
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State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 3 West
8
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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West State Route 16
9
Continue on WA 16
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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I 5
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto WA 18
27 mi
·
34 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on WA 18
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
18
Merge onto I 90
85 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 82; US 12
21
Take the exit onto US 12
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 12
Exit 102
Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
22
Take the exit onto WA 240
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
WA 240
Toward SR 240 east: Kennewick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto West Columbia Drive
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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West Columbia Drive
24
Continue on West Columbia Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Drive
25
Turn right onto North Fruitland Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Fruitland Street
26
Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Kennewick Avenue
27
Turn right onto North Newport Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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North Newport Street
28
Arrive at destination
North Newport Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5 hour and 23 minute duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day. To make the most of your drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential traffic and maximize daylight hours. You'll want to plan for at least one stop, perhaps around the halfway point or where services are readily available along I-90 or I-82. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 84.5-mile stretch on I-90, and plan your refueling stops accordingly. The estimated fuel cost of $58 is a good baseline for your budgeting.
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 138 miles from Silverdale, WA, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.5 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138 miles or 2h 49m 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 26m
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 Silverdale, 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 Silverdale, WA
This is one driving day of about 275.9 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Silverdale, 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 84.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138 mi from Silverdale, WA · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 138 miles from Silverdale, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.5 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.74 one way
$115.49 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $60.56 | $121.11 |
| premium | $5.77 | $62.65 | $125.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.92 | $121.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.8 | 1 | $28.97 | $13.24 |
| Efficient EV | 69 | 0 | $24.14 | $11.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.4 | 1 | $38.63 | $17.66 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Kennewick, WA
Late night in Kennewick on Wednesday
Local time
2:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Monroe, WA
138 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
1 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 23m 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 Silverdale, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 275.9 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 82, US 97. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138 miles from Silverdale, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.74 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 275.9 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Silverdale, WA and Kennewick, WA, road signs point toward Muckleshoot Reservation, I‑182 East and Pasco.
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