Houston to Kennewick: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1710.3 miles 2752.5 km · straight line
2109.2 miles actual route 3394.4 km · driving distance
37h 6min estimated drive time
$203 - $250 estimated fuel cost
~3h 56min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Kennewick?

The distance from Houston to Kennewick is 1710.3 miles (2752.5 km) as the crow flies. Kennewick is located NW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2109.2 miles, taking about 37h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 56min. Both are located in United States — Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston to Kennewick

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 6min $203 - $250 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 31min $169–$316* Budget
Train ~48h 14min $253–$738* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Kennewick

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 570 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 143 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM