Clifton to Kennewick: Road Trip Guide & Distance

731.6 miles 1177.4 km · straight line
877.9 miles estimated 1412.9 km · driving distance
17h 40min estimated drive time
$84 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Kennewick?

The distance from Clifton to Kennewick is 731.6 miles (1177.4 km) as the crow flies. Kennewick is located NW of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 877.9 miles, taking about 17h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado 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 Clifton and Kennewick. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Clifton to Kennewick

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 40min $84 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 12min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~22h 58min $105–$307* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Kennewick

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients