Trip from Mount Vista, WA to Pasco, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 23m

Distance

225.7 mi

363 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 10m ★

6 AM

4h 24m

8 AM

4h 50m

10 AM

4h 33m

12 PM

4h 30m

3 PM

4h 34m

5 PM

4h 49m

8 PM

4h 16m

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

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Mount Vista, WA

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Pasco, WA

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Trip Overview

This 225.7-mile drive from Mount Vista, WA, to Pasco, WA, will take approximately 4 hours and 23 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it covers ground primarily on the Columbia River Highway, McNary Highway, and Old Oregon Trail Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $47, this route offers a practical journey through the Pacific Coast region. You'll experience a more involved, turn-heavy local drive rather than a simple interstate cruise, making it an engaging option for a day excursion.

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

112.9 miles from Mount Vista, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

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	9.9 mi	12m
Northeast 72nd Avenue	3.3 mi	5m
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway	3.3 mi	4m
Lewis and Clark Trail	2.6 mi	3m
Northeast 159th Street	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Columbia River Highway — 158.1 mi, about 2h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Northeast Sam Smith Drive

208 ft · 9 sec · Northeast Sam Smith Drive

Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast 159th Street

Turn right onto Northeast 72nd Avenue

3.3 mi · 5 min · Northeast 72nd Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Northeast Andresen Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Northeast Andresen Road

Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Northeast Padden Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 205 South: Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 205

9.9 mi · 12 min · I 205

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 22 Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; US 30

158 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Columbia River Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; US 30

11 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla

Continue on I 82

30 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway

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

Continue on US 395

1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395

Continue on US 395

2.6 mi · 3 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward Court Street

Turn right onto West Court Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Court Street

Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue

Arrive at destination

North 8th Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour 23-minute duration, this route is best tackled as a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility with your departure time. Consider an early start to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially on the local road segments. With only one planned stop and a longest stretch of 158.1 miles, be sure to fuel up before you leave Mount Vista, WA, as opportunities might be less frequent than on a major interstate. Budgeting around $47 for fuel should cover the 225.7 miles.

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 112.9 miles from Mount Vista, WA, or about 2h 12m 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 50 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 112.9 miles or 2h 12m 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 32m

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 Mount Vista, 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 Mount Vista, WA

This is one driving day of about 225.7 miles and 4h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Mount Vista, 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.

city in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sunnyside, WA

113 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

Gresham, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dallesport, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.9 miles from Mount Vista, 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 158.1 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 225.7

Hours: Closed

+15093164671

Visit website

Denizens Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

1.4 mi

Sidelines | Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Portland, Oregon

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Futura Coffee Roasters - Glisan St

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 16.1

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17609859086

Visit website

Bipartisan Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Portland, Oregon

2.3 mi

Cafe Ume

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

3 mi

Desert Heat Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 225.7

Pasco, Washington

Hours: Closed

+15093164671

Visit website

Denizens Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Sidelines | Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15034088286

Visit website

AMAYE International Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15032520264

Milki Ethiopian Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 16.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15032082641

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 16.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19712795196

Common Grounds Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15033419528

Visit website

Marino Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 16.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15032311313

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 145.1

Arlington, OR

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 80.6

Mosier, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 16.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 225.7

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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 217.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | Northeast 72nd Avenue

Turn right onto Northeast 72nd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

5.7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 205 South: Salem

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 205 South: Salem

6.2 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 205

Merge onto I 205

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

16 mi into trip | ~24m 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

217.1 mi into trip | ~4h 8m 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

$47.24 one way

$94.47 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$49.54	$99.08
premium	$5.77	$51.25	$102.51
diesel	$5.61	$49.83	$99.66

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: 79 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	67.7	0	$23.70	$10.83
Efficient EV	56.4	0	$19.75	$9.03
EV Truck/SUV	90.3	1	$31.60	$14.44

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 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 16, 2026

Origin

Mount Vista, WA

Late night in Mount Vista on Sunday

Local time

1:03 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pasco, WA

Late night in Pasco on Sunday

Local time

1:03 AM

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

26 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 23m 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' profile for this 225.7-mile journey, with only a 5% highway share. The majority of your time will be spent on local roads, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 158.1 miles on the Columbia River Highway. This suggests a drive with frequent changes in direction and potentially varied speed limits, rather than a high-speed, straight-line transit. The road character will likely shift as you navigate between these named local routes, requiring your consistent attention.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

19 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?

6/10

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 1.7 miles in near Northeast 72nd Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 225.7 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 1.7 miles (Northeast 72nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 205): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

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

Umatilla

186.4 mi in | ~3h 34m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 225.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

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.

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 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Desert Heat Restaurant

Futura Coffee Roasters - Glisan St

Desert Heat Restaurant

Denizens Cafe

Sidelines | Restaurant & Sports Bar

AMAYE International Restaurant

Milki Ethiopian Cafe

Monti's Cafe

The New Deal Café

Red Mountain Kitchen

Futura Coffee Roasters - Glisan St

Bipartisan Cafe

Cafe Ume

Portland Lux Coffee

Rain or Shine Coffee House

Albina Press

Common Grounds Coffeehouse

Marino Cafe

EVCS Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Rivian Adventure Network

EVCS Charging Station

EVCS Charging Station

The Grotto

Hour to Midnight - Escape Rooms Portland

Gateway Discovery Park

Luuwit View Dog Park

Playground Of Dreams

Funland Playground | Butte Park

Mt. Tabor Park

Museum at Keewaydin

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mount Vista, WA

Pasco, WA

Same local time

26 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 23m 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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