This 243.4-mile drive from Edmonds, WA, to Pasco, WA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 39 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel, I-82, and US-97, with about 53% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $51. This trip offers a mixed driving experience across Washington State. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 107 miles on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel, it's a straightforward journey that can be completed without an overnight stay.
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
121.7 miles from Edmonds, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
107 mi
1h 59m
I 82
64.1 mi
1h 8m
US 97
37.8 mi
42m
US 12
14.5 mi
15m
I 5
12.6 mi
16m
Edmonds Way
2.6 mi
5m
I 90
1 mi
1m
5th Avenue South
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
— 107 mi, about 1h 59m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 149 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,875 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,580
Quietest
2 AM
~143 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmonds, WA and Pasco, WA.
1
Start on 5th Avenue North
26 ft·2 sec·5th Avenue North
2
Turn right onto Main Street
34 ft·28 sec·Main Street
3
Continue on Main Street
45 ft·1 sec·Main Street
4
Turn right onto 5th Avenue South
0.9 mi·2 min·5th Avenue South
5
Turn straight onto WA 104
2.6 mi·5 min·Edmonds Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto WA 104
0.4 mi·49 sec·North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
7
Continue on WA 104
0.4 mi·46 sec·Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
9
Merge onto I 5
12 mi·14 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 5
0.8 mi·1 min·I 5
Exit 164Toward Bellevue, SpokaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
147 ft·2 sec·I 5
Toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane
13
Merge onto I 90
1.0 mi·1 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
107 mi·1 hr 59 min·Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto US 97
38 mi·42 min·US 97
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: YakimaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12
64 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 82; US 12
17
Take the exit onto US 12
14 mi·15 min·US 12
Exit 102Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, PascoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 13Toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City CenterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North 4th Avenue
20
Turn right onto Court Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Court Street
21
Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi·28 sec·North 8th Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
North 8th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 39-minute duration, starting your trip in the morning from Edmonds will allow you to reach Pasco with ample daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the 243.4 miles, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the 107-mile stretch on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel, as services might be more spread out. The fuel cost is estimated at $51, so budget accordingly. This is a flexible drive, allowing you to adjust your pace as needed.
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 121.7 miles from Edmonds, WA, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107 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 54 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.7 miles or 2h 24m 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 50m
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 Edmonds, 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 Edmonds, WA
This is one driving day of about 243.4 miles and 4h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Edmonds, 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 Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel for about 107 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.6 and 242.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
16.6 mi into trip|~26m in|I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward Bellevue, Spokane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 164
Toward Bellevue, Spokane
6
17.4 mi into trip|~27m in|I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
7
125.8 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|US 97
Take the exit onto US 97 toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
8
227.7 mi into trip|~4h 20m in|US 12
Take the exit onto US 12 toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 102
Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
7
242.2 mi into trip|~4h 36m in
Take the exit toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.42 one way
$94.83 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$49.68
$99.35
premium
$5.39
$51.66
$103.32
diesel
$4.80
$45.96
$91.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73
0
$25.56
$11.68
Efficient EV
60.9
0
$21.30
$9.74
EV Truck/SUV
97.4
1
$34.08
$15.58
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Edmonds, WA
Late night
in Edmonds on Monday
Local time
3:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 2 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Pasco, WA
Late night
in Pasco on Monday
Local time
3:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Clear
S 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
54°F
North Bend, WA
122 mi in
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
9 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 39m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with other road types. With 53% of the journey on highways, you'll experience stretches of faster travel, interspersed with sections on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel, I-82, and US-97. The longest uninterrupted drive segment covers 107 miles on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel, indicating a significant portion of the trip will be on this specific roadway. The road's personality shifts as you progress, offering a varied experience behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107 mi on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.6 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 243.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.6 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.8 miles (US 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,733 ft65 ft
Total Climb
3,160 ft
Total Descent
2,838 ft
Highest Point
2,733 ft
~69.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,668 ft
Notable High Points
2,733 ft at ~69.5 miles+589 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edmonds, WA and Pasco, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue, Spokane, Portland and I‑182 East.
Edmonds is a city on the Puget Sound of Washington State, between Seattle and Everett. A walkable main street and seaside parks frame the busy ferry terminal. The city is charming enough for European travel personality Rick Steves, who makes his home here.
Top landmarks
•Andrew Carnegie Library — library
•Cascadia Art Museum — art museum in Edmonds, Washington
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 243.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107 miles on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pasco, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.6 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.8 miles (US 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Pasco, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
