Pasco, WA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Pasco, WA have 14 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 198-mile quick runs to 286-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Pasco, WA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
15
Longest Drive
322.9 mi
Lynden, WA
Quickest Drive
3h 41m
North Bend, WA
Plan Around Pasco, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Pasco, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Pasco, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Pasco, WA
Pasco, WA to Poulsbo, WA
Pasco, WA to Bremerton, WA
Pasco, WA to East Port Orchard, WA
Pasco, WA to Spanaway, WA
Pasco, WA to West Lake Stevens, WA
Pasco, WA to Lakewood, WA
Pasco, WA to Eastmont, WA
Pasco, WA to Yelm, WA
Pasco, WA to Centralia, WA
Pasco, WA to Edgewood, WA
Pasco, WA to Woodinville, WA
Pasco, WA to West Lake Sammamish, WA
Pasco, WA to Klahanie, WA
Pasco, WA to North Bend, WA
Driving from Pasco, WA
On average, trips departing from Pasco, WA run 241 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 39m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 286 miles (5h 36m), while the shortest is just 198 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Pasco, WA are Poulsbo, WA (286.1 mi, 5h 36m), Bremerton, WA (271.5 mi, 5h 19m), East Port Orchard, WA (265.1 mi, 5h 9m), Spanaway, WA (249.9 mi, 4h 50m), and West Lake Stevens, WA (248.9 mi, 4h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 241-mile trip from Pasco, WA, budget about $50 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 14 mapped routes leaving Pasco, WA and 1 routes heading into Pasco, WA, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 198 to 286 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pasco, WA covers 286 miles and takes approximately 5h 36m. Shorter options start at just 198 miles.
The average route from Pasco, WA runs about 241 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 241-mile trip from Pasco, WA costs roughly $50 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pasco, WA include Poulsbo, WA, Bremerton, WA, East Port Orchard, WA and Spanaway, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Pasco, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
78,446
Median Income
$81,130
Median Home Value
$344,700
Median Age
30.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Pasco, WA at a Glance
Founded
1891
Elevation
387 ft
Area
34 mi²
Notable People from Pasco, WA
A sampling of people born in Pasco, WA.
Chuck Palahniuk
1962
American novelist, essayist
Brian Urlacher
1978
American football player (born 1978)
Kristine W
1962
American singer-songwriter
Ron Silliman
1946
American poet
Shauna O'Brien
1970
American actress and model
Jeannie Russell
1950
American actress
Preston Zimmerman
1988
American soccer player
S. T. Gordon
1959
American boxer
City data from Wikidata (Q844016), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Pasco, WA
Pasco is a city in the Columbia River Plateau in Washington State, roughly between the Yakima and Snake Rivers on the north bank of the Columbia. Pasco is one of the Tri-Cities of Washington, which also includes Kennewick and Richland. The Tri-Cities are the third most populous metropolitan area in the state, after Seattle-Tacoma and Spokane.
1 Franklin County Historical Society and Museum, 305 N. 4th (N 4th & W Bonneville St), ☏ +1 509 547-3714, fax: +1 509 545-2168. Tu–F noon – 4PM. 2 Pasco Aviation Museum, 4022 Stearman Ave (Go north on 4th Ave past the highway/freeway onramps.), ☏ +1 509 521-7117. Saturday, 10 AM-4 PM. Historic information about the history and connections of aviation to the site. Adult $10, Senior/Youth $5. (updated Apr 2023) 3 Sacajawea Historical State Park, 2503 Sacajawea Park Rd, ☏ +1 509 545-2361. Mar 31–Nov 1: 10AM-5PM daily. Sacajawea State Park is a 284-acre inland waters, day-use park at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers. It features 9,100 feet of freshwater shoreline. The area is spread out with a big sky and excellent views of the two rivers as they flow together. Discover Pass required ($10–30).
Take a walk down the Sacajawea Heritage Trail along the Columbia River, winding for 23 miles through the Tri-Cities. 1 Gesa Stadium, 6200 Burden Blvd (NE of the I-182/US-12 junction w/ N Road 68 (Exit #9). Burden Blvd & Homerun Rd), ☏ +1 509 544-8789. Featuring the Tri-City Dust Devils minor league baseball team. (updated Sep 2020) 2 HAPO Center, 6600 Burden Blvd (NE of the I-182/US-12 junction w/ N Road 68 (Exit #9). Burden Blvd & Convention Pl, Next to Gesa Stadium), ☏ +1 509 543-2999, fax: +1 509 543-2998. M-F 8AM-5PM. Expo center. 3 McNary National Wildlife Refuge, Administration Office @ 64 Maple Street, Burbank (a few miles southeast of Pasco on US 12), ☏ +1 509 547-4942. A haven for migrating birds. Trails and education center. 4 Twin Sisters Rock. Consists of two basalt pillars that extend from the cliffs along Wallula Gap, overlooking the Columbia River.
1 Lee's Tahitian, 2724 W. Lewis (W Lewis & N 28th, first exit from US-395 going north after crossing the Columbia River from Kennewick), ☏ +1 509 380-0398.
1 Best Western Pasco Inn & Suites, 2811 N 20th Ave (N 20th & St Andrews Loop, down the road from the airport terminal), ☏ +1 509 543-7722, fax: +1 509 547-1144. 2 Hampton Inn & Suites Pasco/Tri-Cities, 6826 Burden Blvd, ☏ +1 509 792-1660. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Jan 2018) 3 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pasco-TriCities, 4525 Convention Pl, ☏ +1 509 543-7000, toll-free: +1-877-859-5095, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jan 2018)
1 Tri-Cities Airport (PSC IATA), 3601 N 20th Ave (3.5 mi (5.6 km) northwest of downtown, from I-182/US Hwy 12 at Exit #12B along N 20th Ave). The major airport for the Tri-Cities (Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland), Walla Walla and the Columbia River Basin area. (updated Sep 2025) Major airlines serving the Tri-Cities are: Allegiant (Las Vegas, Orange County and Phoenix Mesa) American Eagle (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) Alaska/Horizon Air (Burbank, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle-Tacoma) Delta Airlines & Compass and Skywest as Delta Connection: (Salt Lake City, Minneapolis/St Paul, Seattle-Tacoma) United Airlines & Skywest operating as United Express: (Denver, San Francisco) The Grape Line Bus operates regularly scheduled (bus) service to Walla Walla from the airport via Amtrak/Greyhound station in Pasco (see below under By bus). See the airport's list of car rental companies and local taxi companies for door to door service. 2 Pasco Intermodal Train Station, 535 North 1st Avenue (N 1st Ave & Sylvester on the east side of Pasco by the railroad yard.), toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. (updated Jul 2018) Train operator: Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Operates train service around the United States of America. (updated Mar 2022) Route serving Pasco: Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee.
3 Ben Franklin Transit, 22nd Ave Transit Center (N 22nd Ave between W Sylvester & Park Ave, behind Supermex), ☏ +1 509 735-5100. M-F 6AM-10PM; Sa 7AM-10PM; Su 8AM-6PM. Operates fixed route buses within the Tri Cities area and to Benton City, West Richland and Prosser. They also offer a dial a ride taxi feeder service to/through areas not served by regular buses from designated bus stops and/or outside of fixed schedules. $1.50 cash fare.
Travel tips adapted from Pasco on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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