How long is the commute from Kennewick, WA?
Workers who live in Kennewick, WA take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Kennewick get to work
| Means of transportation | Kennewick | Benton County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.9% (±2.8 points) | 73.5% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±2.0 points) | 10.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±1.5 points) | 12.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Kennewick, the average commute is not measurably different from Benton County (22.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kennewick, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Benton County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Benton County, Kennewick ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 346 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kennewick
| Vehicles available | Kennewick | Benton County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±1.3 points) | 5.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% (±2.3 points) | 26.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±2.5 points) | 37.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.0% (±1.8 points) | 30.7% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Kennewick, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Benton County (5.9%).
It is also higher than in Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kennewick
| Kennewick | Benton County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±1.5 points) | 12.9% (±1.0 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±1.1 points) | 96.1% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±1.4 points) | 92.2% (±0.8 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kennewick, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Benton County (92.2%).
It is also lower than in Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kennewick
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | — | 21.3 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| West Pasco | 3.9 mi | 20.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pasco | 5.4 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Finley | 6.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Richland | 8.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Burbank | 9.2 mi | 29.8 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| West Richland | 13 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Benton City | 15 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Umatilla | 21 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Finley, WA (27.8 minutes), Burbank, WA (29.8 minutes), West Richland, WA (24.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Benton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finley | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 2 | Benton City | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | West Richland | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Kennewick | 21.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 5 | Prosser | 20.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Richland | 20.4 minutes (±1.1) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kennewick
How long is the average commute in Kennewick?
Workers who live in Kennewick, WA take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kennewick without a car?
8.9% of households in Kennewick have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kennewick?
9.7% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Kennewick worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennewick city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennewick city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennewick city, Washington
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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