Trip from Martha Lake, WA to Pasco, WA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 34m

Distance

240.7 mi

387 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 21m ★

6 AM

4h 34m

8 AM

5h 1m

10 AM

4h 43m

12 PM

4h 41m

3 PM

4h 45m

5 PM

5h 0m

8 PM

4h 26m

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

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Martha Lake, WA

JOHN CALLERY

Pasco, WA

nicholas hatherly

Trip Overview

This 228.2-mile journey from Martha Lake, WA, to Pasco, WA, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 49 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a series of local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $48. Given its manageable duration and local road focus, it’s an ideal day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pacing. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region throughout your travel.

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

120.3 miles from Martha Lake, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	100.5 mi	1h 51m
I 82	64.1 mi	1h 8m
US 97	37.8 mi	42m
I 405	18.4 mi	22m
US 12	14.5 mi	15m
164th Street Southwest	1.4 mi	3m
Alderwood Mall Parkway	0.8 mi	1m
North 4th Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 100.5 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Pitner Drive

427 ft · 24 sec · Pitner Drive

Turn left onto East Shore Drive

357 ft · 15 sec · East Shore Drive

Turn left

360 ft · 17 sec

Turn right onto 164th Street Southwest

1.4 mi · 3 min · 164th Street Southwest

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Alderwood Mall Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Alderwood Mall Parkway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South Use the left lane.

Merge onto WA 525

0.4 mi · 28 sec · WA 525

Continue on I 405

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 405

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

17 mi · 21 min · I 405

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 11 Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 East: Spokane Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 90

101 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 97

38 mi · 42 min · US 97

Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 82; US 12

Take the exit onto US 12

14 mi · 15 min · US 12

Exit 102 Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 13 Toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

Turn right onto Court Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Court Street

Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue

Arrive at destination

North 8th Avenue

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under four hours, this 228.2-mile trip from Martha Lake to Pasco offers plenty of flexibility. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your day, and with only one recommended stop, you can easily adjust your breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as local roads can sometimes lead to less frequent gas stations compared to major highways. The $48 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay close attention to your GPS, as the numerous turns on this route require consistent navigation.

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 120.3 miles from Martha Lake, WA, or about 2h 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.5 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 53 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 120.3 miles or 2h 20m 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 45m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Martha Lake, 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 Martha Lake, WA

This is one driving day of about 240.7 miles and 4h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Martha Lake, 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 I 90 for about 100.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Chelan County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cashmere, WA

120 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

Redmond, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellensburg, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.3 miles from Martha Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.5 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Desert Heat Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pasco, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: Closed

+15093164671

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Saw Mill Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mill Creek, Washington

1.1 mi

Palace Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ellensburg, Washington

1.1 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bellevue, Washington

Near the start, short detour

First break · 20min in 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+14255035792

Visit website

Desert Heat Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Pasco, Washington

Hours: Closed

+15093164671

Visit website

Saw Mill Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Mill Creek, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14253852925

Visit website

Palace Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15099252327

Visit website

The Ridge Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15099685441

Visit website

SOI Thai Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14252027465

Visit website

Goldan Yan Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Prosser, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+15097863902

Visit website

El Valle Family Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Sunnyside, Washington

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15098377222

Visit website

Bai Tong Thai Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Redmond, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14257478424

Visit website

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+14255035792

Visit website

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Cle Elum, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14255873300

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Everett, Washington

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18773423404

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 225 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South

21.5 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11 Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

22 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 90 East: Spokane

123 mi into trip | ~2h 23m 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

225 mi into trip | ~4h 15m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.38 one way

$100.75 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$52.83	$105.66
premium	$5.77	$54.66	$109.32
diesel	$5.61	$53.14	$106.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	72.2	0	$25.27	$11.55
Efficient EV	60.2	0	$21.06	$9.63
EV Truck/SUV	96.3	1	$33.70	$15.40

Gas CO2

84 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Martha Lake, WA

Late night in Martha Lake on Tuesday

Local time

1:11 AM

PDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pasco, WA

Late night in Pasco on Tuesday

Local time

1:11 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

20 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 34m 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 for the entirety of this 228.2-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on, including East Shore Drive, 164th Street Southwest, and Alderwood Mall Parkway, will keep you engaged with frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to note, so be prepared for constant navigation. This drive will feel like a local exploration, weaving through communities rather than a high-speed transit.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 100.5 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 16 significant decision points across 240.7 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 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Martha Lake, WA and Pasco, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and I‑182 East.

Seattle

21.5 mi in | ~29m

I‑182 East

225 mi in | ~4h 15m | via US 12

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 240.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 100.5 miles on I 90. 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 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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Trip from Martha Lake, WA to Pasco, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Desert Heat Restaurant

Amoré Coffee

Desert Heat Restaurant

Saw Mill Cafe

Palace Cafe

The Ridge Restaurant & Bar

SOI Thai Restaurant & Bar

Goldan Yan Restaurant

El Valle Family Mexican Restaurant

Bai Tong Thai Restaurant

Amoré Coffee

Tesla Supercharger

Pilot EV Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Circle K Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVCS Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park

Dick and Jane's Spot

North Creek Park

Playground Of Dreams

Wilburton Hill Park

Museum at Keewaydin

Conundroom Escape Rooms Willows BP: School of Magic, Crafted, Kids Birthday Parties

Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Martha Lake, WA

Pasco, WA

Same local time

20 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 34m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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