Origin
Spokane Valley, WA
Night in Spokane Valley on Sunday
Local time
9:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane Valley, WA to Kennewick, WA
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
149.2 mi
240 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m
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
Connecting Spokane Valley to Kennewick, this 149.2-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Washington that typically takes about 2 hours and 47 minutes. Since the entire trip falls within the Pacific Coast region, you won’t encounter drastic shifts in climate or terrain, making it a manageable drive for a single day. You can expect to spend approximately $31 on fuel for the trip, which is quite economical for a route of this length. Because the duration is under three hours, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the trip in one sitting. It serves as a practical, efficient link between these two hubs, ideal for travelers who want to get from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
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
74.6 miles from Spokane Valley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed driving profile that keeps the journey engaging rather than purely monotonous. You will spend 46% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of the Spokane Valley Freeway, I-90, and the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted portion of your drive occurs on the Foley Memorial Highway, which spans 73.7 miles of the total distance. You should be prepared for a transition between these primary thoroughfares, which balances high-speed interstate travel with the more localized flow of the regional highway system. Expect a consistent experience behind the wheel as you navigate these major road segments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 73.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Montgomery Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 149.2 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 0.2 miles (East Montgomery Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 90 / Spokane Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles (US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Montgomery Avenue
Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 90 / Spokane Valley Freeway
Merge onto I 90 / Spokane Valley Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
68.4 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway toward Ritzville, Pasco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
5
142.1 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
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US 395
Take the exit onto US 395 toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pend...
6
144.5 mi into trip
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~2h 39m in
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US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia B...
Towns Along This Route
Between Spokane Valley, WA and Kennewick, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville and Pasco.
Ritzville
68.4 mi in
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~1h 16m
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via US 395
Pasco
68.4 mi in
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~1h 16m
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via US 395
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway | 73.7 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 90 | 56.6 mi | 1h |
| Spokane Valley Freeway | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| West Kennewick Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 395 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Yelm Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Pines Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
— 73.7 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley, WA and Kennewick, WA.
1
Start on WA 27
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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North Pines Road
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
155 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Montgomery Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
4
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Spokane Valley Freeway
Use the none lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi
·
1 hr
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I 90; US 395
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
7
Take the exit onto US 395
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 395
Toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
8
Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
Toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport
10
Turn left onto North Yelm Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Yelm Street
11
Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kennewick Avenue
12
Turn left onto North Newport Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Newport Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Newport Street
Trip Plan
Planning for this 149.2-mile trip is simple, as the route is short enough to offer plenty of flexibility in your departure time. You should budget for at least one planned stop during the drive to break up the 2-hour and 47-minute duration effectively. Given that you will be spending a significant amount of time on the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, keep an eye on your fuel levels before merging onto that 73.7-mile stretch to ensure you aren't caught off guard. Since the drive is relatively short, you can easily adapt your pace to fit your personal schedule without worrying about fatigue. Taking advantage of the single recommended stop will help you arrive in Kennewick refreshed rather than rushing the journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.6 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.7 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.6 miles or 1h 22m 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 14m
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 Spokane Valley, 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 Spokane Valley, WA
This is one driving day of about 149.2 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spokane Valley, 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 Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway for about 73.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.6 mi from Spokane Valley, WA · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 74.6 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.7 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
$31.31 one way
$62.63 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $32.70 | $65.40 |
| premium | $5.77 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.15 | $66.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.67 | $7.16 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.89 | $9.55 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Night in Kennewick on Sunday
Local time
9:00 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
8 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
2h 47m 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 Spokane Valley, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 149.2 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, I 90, Spokane Valley Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.6 miles from Spokane Valley, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.31 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.
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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 149.2 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 0.2 miles (East Montgomery Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 90 / Spokane Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles (US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Spokane Valley, WA and Kennewick, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville and Pasco.
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