Cities Near Richland
Cities near Richland, Washington: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Kennewick, Yakima, Spokane. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Richland, Washington is Kennewick, 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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | 9 mi / 14 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Yakima | 62 mi / 100 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Spokane | 129 mi / 208 km | 3 hr | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Spokane Valley | 136 mi / 219 km | 3 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| South Hill | 153 mi / 247 km | 3 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Auburn | 156 mi / 251 km | 3 hr 38 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Gresham | 161 mi / 259 km | 3 hr 44 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Renton | 161 mi / 260 km | 3 hr 45 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Sammamish | 162 mi / 260 km | 3 hr 46 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Tacoma | 164 mi / 264 km | 3 hr 48 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Richland
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Kennewick, Yakima. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Richland
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 Richland include Kennewick, Yakima, Spokane, Spokane Valley, South Hill. The closest is Kennewick, about 9 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.