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Cities Near Kennewick

Cities near Kennewick, Washington: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Richland, Yakima, Spokane. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Kennewick, Washington is Richland, about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 29 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Richland9 mi / 14 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Yakima71 mi / 114 km2 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Spokane128 mi / 207 km2 hr 59 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Spokane Valley135 mi / 217 km3 hr 8 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
South Hill162 mi / 260 km3 hr 46 min48 minWeekend getaway
Auburn165 mi / 265 km3 hr 50 min48 minWeekend getaway
Gresham166 mi / 267 km3 hr 52 min48 minWeekend getaway
Renton170 mi / 274 km3 hr 57 min49 minWeekend getaway
Sammamish170 mi / 274 km3 hr 58 min49 minWeekend getaway
Tacoma172 mi / 277 km4 hr49 minWeekend getaway

Day trips from Kennewick

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Richland, Yakima. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Kennewick

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Spokane, Spokane Valley, South Hill, Auburn, Gresham. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Kennewick include Richland, Yakima, Spokane, Spokane Valley, South Hill. The closest is Richland, about 9 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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