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Trip from Camas, WA to Pasco, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 3m

Distance

203.4 mi

327 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 51m ★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Clark County, Washington, United States

Camas, WA

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Downtown Pasco, WA, WA

Pasco, WA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 203.4 miles, this trek from Camas to Pasco takes approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes to complete. Because the entire journey is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget about $43 for fuel to cover the trip, which primarily utilizes the Columbia River Highway, McNary Highway, and Evergreen Highway. Since both endpoints are located within the Pacific Coast region, the drive maintains a consistent environmental feel. It serves as a straightforward, practical connection between these two Washington locations, making it a reliable option for a quick transit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

101.7 miles from Camas, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Columbia River Highway 122.2 mi 2h 13m
McNary Highway 29.9 mi 33m
Evergreen Highway 19.9 mi 27m
Old Oregon Trail Highway 11.4 mi 12m
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway 4.5 mi 6m
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway 3.3 mi 4m
Lewis and Clark Trail 2.6 mi 3m
Lewis and Clark Highway 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Columbia River Highway — 122.2 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camas, WA and Pasco, WA.

1

Start on WA 14 Business

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Northeast 3rd Avenue
2

Turn left onto WA 500

479 ft · 16 sec · Northeast Dallas Street
3

Continue on WA 500

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast 6th Avenue
4

Continue on WA 500

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Southeast Union Street
5

Enter roundabout onto Southeast 8th Avenue

199 ft · 5 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue
6

Continue on Southeast 8th Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue
7

Continue on C Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · C Street
8

Enter roundabout onto 2nd Street

53 ft · 1 sec · 2nd Street
9

Continue on 2nd Street

219 ft · 8 sec · 2nd Street
10

Enter roundabout

313 ft · 8 sec
Toward WA 14 East: Kennewick
11

Continue

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward WA 14 East: Kennewick
12

Merge onto WA 14

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
13

Enter roundabout onto WA 14

85 ft · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway
14

Continue on WA 14

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
15

Enter roundabout onto WA 14

102 ft · 1 sec · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
16

Continue on WA 14

4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
17

Continue on WA 14

20 mi · 27 min · Evergreen Highway
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto Bridge of the Gods

0.6 mi · 3 min · Bridge of the Gods
19

Turn right onto US 30

1.3 mi · 2 min · Wa-Na-Pa Street
Use the right lane.
20

Continue on US 30

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Frontage Road
Toward I 84 East
21

Take the ramp onto US 30

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 30
Toward I 84 East
22

Merge onto I 84; US 30

122 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Columbia River Highway
23

Continue on I 84; US 30

11 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
24

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
25

Continue on I 82

30 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway
26

Keep slight right at fork onto US 395

3.3 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
Toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco, Spokane
27

Continue on US 395

1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
28

Continue on US 395

2.6 mi · 3 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward Court Street
30

Turn right onto West Court Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Court Street
31

Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue
32

Arrive at destination

North 8th Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a roughly four-hour drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the time behind the wheel. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, allowing you to depart whenever it best suits your schedule without needing to worry about complex overnight planning. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longest 122.2-mile stretch, as your consumption will be dictated by the turn-heavy nature of the roads. If you are sensitive to technical driving, consider leaving earlier in the day to ensure you reach Pasco before fatigue sets in. Prioritize these rest intervals to maintain focus throughout the 203.4-mile journey.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.7 miles from Camas, WA, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 45 miles or 1h 4m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.7 miles or 2h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pasco, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Camas, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Camas, WA

This is one driving day of about 203.4 miles and 4h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Camas, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Columbia River Highway for about 122.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Dallesport, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dallesport, WA

102 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Yacolt, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dallesport, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.7 miles from Camas, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Desert Heat Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pasco, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 203.4

Hours: Closed

+15093164671

Visit website

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cascade Locks, Oregon

0.4 mi

Los Dos Compadres

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Washougal, Washington

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Daily Paper Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Camas, Washington

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15037141074

Visit website

Desert Heat Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 203.4

Pasco, Washington

Hours: Closed

+15093164671

Visit website

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 29.1

Cascade Locks, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+15413926872

Visit website

Los Dos Compadres

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Washougal, Washington

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13603351706

Rivertap Restaurant and Pub

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.7

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15412967870

Visit website

Red Mountain Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 203.4

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15094301438

Visit website

Le Petit Café Troutdale

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Troutdale, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19714198391

Visit website

Hill's Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 203.4

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15097836713

Visit website

Casa Mia Kennewick Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 203.4

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15095820440

Visit website

Daily Paper Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Camas, Washington

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15037141074

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 58.1

Mosier, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 72.7

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 72.7

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 43.6

Hood River, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 43.6

Hood River, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 145.3

Boardman, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

1.8 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 72.7

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 145.3

Boardman, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Playground Of Dreams

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 203.4

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+15095854293

Visit website

National Neon Sign Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 72.7

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15413702242

Visit website

Museum at Keewaydin

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 203.4

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: 12–4:30 pm

+15095827704

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 194.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | WA 500 / Northeast Dallas Street

Turn left onto WA 500 / Northeast Dallas Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | Southeast 8th Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Southeast 8th Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | 2nd Street

Enter roundabout onto 2nd Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Enter roundabout toward WA 14 East: Kennewick

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward WA 14 East: Kennewick
6
194.8 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in | US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco, Spokane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco,...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.57 one way

$85.14 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $44.64 $89.29
premium $5.77 $46.19 $92.38
diesel $5.61 $44.91 $89.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61 0 $21.36 $9.76
Efficient EV 50.9 0 $17.80 $8.14
EV Truck/SUV 81.4 1 $28.48 $13.02

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Camas, WA

Night in Camas on Saturday

Local time

9:21 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pasco, WA

Night in Pasco on Saturday

Local time

9:21 PM

PDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 3m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route is comprised entirely of highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time navigating, with the longest uninterrupted segment reaching 122.2 miles along the Columbia River Highway. The road's personality shifts as you transition between the various highways, demanding your full attention at the wheel. Because the highway share is 100%, you remain on major thoroughfares the entire time despite the technical nature of the turns. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires more engagement than a standard straight-line highway haul.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.2 mi on Columbia River Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near WA 500 / Northeast Dallas Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WA 500 / Northeast Dallas Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Southeast 8th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (2nd Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Camas, WA to Pasco, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Umatilla along the way.

Umatilla

164.1 mi in | ~3h 14m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 203.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 122.2 miles on Columbia River Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WA 500 / Northeast Dallas Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Southeast 8th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (2nd Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Pasco, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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