Spanning 221.1 miles, the journey from Five Corners to Pasco is a manageable trek that you can easily complete in a single day. Expect approximately 3 hours and 36 minutes of time behind the wheel, making it an efficient way to cross Washington. You should budget roughly $46 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it feels more involved than a simple highway cruise. While the trip doesn't strictly require an overnight stay, having a full day set aside will keep you from feeling rushed on the local roads. Both the start and end points are located within the Pacific Coast region, keeping your environment relatively consistent throughout the 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
110.6 miles from Five Corners, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi
2h 55m
McNary Highway
29.9 mi
33m
Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi
12m
I 205
10.1 mi
13m
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi
4m
Lewis and Clark Trail
2.6 mi
3m
West Court Street
1.3 mi
2m
South US 395
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 158.1 mi, about 2h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Corners, WA and Pasco, WA.
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Start on this road
57 ft·6 sec·this road
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Turn right onto Northeast 86th Street
252 ft·16 sec·Northeast 86th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 94th Avenue
0.1 mi·14 sec·Northeast 94th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Northeast Padden Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·Northeast Padden Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 205 South: SalemUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 205
10 mi·13 min·I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 22Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The DallesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 84; US 30
158 mi·2 hr 55 min·Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 84; US 30
11 mi·12 min·Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
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Continue on I 82
30 mi·33 min·McNary Highway
12
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
13
Continue on US 395
1.1 mi·2 min·South US 395
14
Continue on US 395
2.6 mi·3 min·Lewis and Clark Trail
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Court Street
16
Turn right onto West Court Street
1.3 mi·2 min·West Court Street
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Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi·28 sec·North 8th Avenue
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Arrive at destination
North 8th Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this route is composed of local roads, I recommend leaving early in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid peak traffic congestion on neighborhood streets. You have one planned stop included in your itinerary, which serves as a perfect opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel after navigating the initial turns. Given the 3-hour and 36-minute duration, use that single stop strategically to break up the technical driving sections. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the drive, as the constant turns and local road variations can sometimes impact your consumption differently than highway cruising. Staying flexible with your departure time is a major advantage for this trip, allowing you to bypass local bottlenecks.
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 110.6 miles from Five Corners, WA, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.1 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 49 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.6 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 25m
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 Five Corners, 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 Five Corners, WA
This is one driving day of about 221.3 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Five Corners, 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 158.1 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 212.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 205 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 205 South: Salem
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1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|I 205
Merge onto I 205
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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11.6 mi into trip|~16m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
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181.9 mi into trip|~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
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212.7 mi into trip|~4h 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
$46.32 one way
$92.63 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$48.57
$97.15
premium
$5.77
$50.25
$100.51
diesel
$5.61
$48.86
$97.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.4
0
$23.24
$10.62
Efficient EV
55.3
0
$19.36
$8.85
EV Truck/SUV
88.5
1
$30.98
$14.16
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Five Corners, WA
Late night
in Five Corners on Tuesday
Local time
2:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pasco, WA
Late night
in Pasco on Tuesday
Local time
2:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 15m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a hands-on driving experience, as this route relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed interstate travel. You will navigate through Northeast 86th Street, Northeast 94th Avenue, and Northeast Padden Parkway, which dictates a much slower, more deliberate pace. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter the monotony of long, straight stretches common on major freeways. Instead, anticipate a turn-heavy environment that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The technical nature of these local streets means you will be actively engaged with your vehicle's handling for the duration of the 221.1-mile journey.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 158.1 mi on Columbia River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 221.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 205): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Five Corners, WA to Pasco, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Umatilla along the way.
Umatilla
181.9 mi in|~3h 25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 221.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 158.1 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 205): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Pasco, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
