Austin, Texas to Kennewick: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1590.8 miles 2560.1 km · straight line
1904.2 miles actual route 3064.5 km · driving distance
34h 52min estimated drive time
$183 - $226 estimated fuel cost
~3h 42min flight time
320° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Kennewick?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Kennewick is 1590.8 miles (2560.1 km) as the crow flies. Kennewick is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1904.2 miles, taking about 34h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 42min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Kennewick in Washington.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Kennewick. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Kennewick

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 52min $183 - $226 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 50min $152–$286* Budget
Train ~45h 20min $229–$666* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Kennewick

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Kennewick
46.21°N, 119.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 530 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 133 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM