Desert Heat Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Pasco, Washington
Hours: Closed
+15093164671
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 26m
Distance
227.5 mi
366 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Felida, WA
Brael Shane
Pasco, WA
nicholas hatherly
Traveling from Felida to Pasco covers 227.5 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 42 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, this trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should set aside approximately $48 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because this journey relies on local surface streets rather than major interstate corridors, your experience will feel more like a series of interconnected neighborhood stretches. It is a straightforward trek across Washington that keeps you within the same regional borders from start to finish. Planning for one designated stop will help keep you refreshed for the duration of the drive.
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
113.7 miles from Felida, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Highway | 158.1 mi | 2h 55m |
| McNary Highway | 29.9 mi | 33m |
| I 205 | 13.5 mi | 17m |
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail Highway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 119th Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Court Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Felida, WA and Pasco, WA.
Start on Northwest 34th Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Northwest 122nd Street
Turn right onto Northwest 33rd Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 119th Street
Continue on Northwest 117th Street
Continue on Northeast 117th Street
Turn left onto Northeast Highway 99
Continue on Northeast 20th Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast 134th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 205
Take the exit
Continue on I 84; US 30
Continue on I 84; US 30
Take the exit
Continue on I 82
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Continue on US 395
Take the exit
Turn right onto West Court Street
Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
Arrive at destination
Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the day to ensure you have maximum daylight for navigating the local streets. With a total duration of 3 hours and 42 minutes, scheduling a single, well-timed stop will prevent fatigue and help you manage the $48 fuel budget effectively. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you move through the various local road transitions, as the lack of highway signage means you will need to pay extra attention to your turn-by-turn directions. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your pace if you encounter unexpected local traffic along Northwest 122nd Street or the other primary roads. Having a co-pilot to help track your turns will make this specific drive much smoother.
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.
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 50 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.7 miles or 2h 14m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pasco, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Felida, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Felida, WA
This is one driving day of about 227.5 miles and 4h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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.
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 113.7 miles from Felida, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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Pasco, Washington
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: Closed
+15093164671
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Denizens Cafe
Portland, Oregon
Near the end, right off the route
Pasco, Washington
Hours: Closed
+15093164671
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Portland, Oregon
Hours: 10 am–10 pm
+15034088286
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Portland, Oregon
Hours: 8 am–2 pm
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Kennewick, Washington
Hours: Open 24 hours
+15094301438
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hermiston, Oregon
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+15412898888
Near the start, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15032082641
Around the midpoint, short detour
The Dalles, Oregon
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+15412967870
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hermiston, Oregon
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+15415672260
Near the start, ~9 min detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+17609859086
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Portland, Oregon
Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm
+15032531051
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+15035227160
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 9 am–7 pm
+19718655185
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+19712795196
Near the start, ~12 min detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+15039468081
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Mosier, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Arlington, OR
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18663003827
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
The Dalles, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
The Dalles, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18337484267
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
Boardman, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
Boardman, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18663003827
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
The Dalles, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18663003827
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 9 am–6:30 pm
+15032547371
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 5 am–12 pm
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 10 am–10 pm
+15036733948
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Kennewick, Washington
Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm
+15095854293
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Portland, Oregon
Hours: 5 am–12 pm
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hermiston, Oregon
Hours: 6 am–8 pm
+15416675018
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Kennewick, Washington
Hours: 12–4:30 pm
+15095827704
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
The Dalles, Oregon
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15413702242
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 218.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto Northwest 122nd Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto Northeast 134th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 205 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Regular Gas
$47.61 one way
$95.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $49.93 | $99.87 |
| premium | $5.77 | $51.66 | $103.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.23 | $100.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.89 | $10.92 |
| Efficient EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.91 | $9.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91 | 1 | $31.85 | $14.56 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Felida on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Pasco on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate via Northwest 122nd Street, Northwest 33rd Avenue, and Northwest 119th Street to make your way toward Pasco. This technical, local-road focus means you will be actively engaged with your steering and navigation throughout the entirety of the 227.5-mile journey. Unlike high-speed transit routes, these local roads require a more attentive driving style as you transition between various surface streets. The path maintains a consistent, localized feel that prioritizes neighborhood connectivity over high-speed travel, making it a unique alternative to traditional highway driving.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest 122nd Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 227.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest 122nd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.9 miles (Northeast 134th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Felida, WA to Pasco, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Umatilla along the way.
Umatilla
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 227.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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