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Trip from Pasco, WA to College Place, WA

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

Drive Time

56m

Distance

45.3 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

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Downtown Pasco, WA, WA

Pasco, WA

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Downtown College Place, WA, WA

College Place, WA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Pasco to College Place is a straightforward 45.3-mile journey that typically takes about 56 minutes to complete. Because this trip is short and manageable, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Lewis and Clark Trail, Wallula Avenue, and Old Highway 12 to make your way across the Pacific Coast region. With an estimated fuel cost of only $10, it is an economical route for a quick change of scenery. Since both your start and end points are located within Washington, you can expect a familiar, consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lewis and Clark Trail 40.2 mi 46m
Wallula Avenue 2.1 mi 3m
Old Highway 12 1.2 mi 2m
North 4th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
North College Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
West Court Street 0.3 mi <1m
Spalding Road 0.2 mi <1m
North 8th Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Lewis and Clark Trail — 40.2 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pasco, WA and College Place, WA.

1

Start on North 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · North 8th Avenue
2

At end of road, turn right onto West Court Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · West Court Street
3

Turn left onto North 4th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 4th Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
5

Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395

40 mi · 46 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn right onto Spalding Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Spalding Road
7

Turn left onto Old Highway 12

1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12
8

Turn right onto Wallula Avenue

2.1 mi · 3 min · Wallula Avenue
9

Enter roundabout

17 ft · 0 sec
10

Continue

103 ft · 4 sec
11

Continue on North College Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North College Avenue
12

At end of road, turn right onto North College Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · North College Avenue
13

Turn left onto East Whitman Drive

61 ft · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive
14

Arrive at destination

East Whitman Drive

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Finley, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Finley, WA

23 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

Finley, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Finley, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Pasco, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Court Street

At end of road, turn right onto West Court Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | North 4th Avenue

Turn left onto North 4th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 182; US 12; US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail

Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
41.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | Old Highway 12

Turn left onto Old Highway 12

Navigation decision point

5
44.8 mi into trip | ~55m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.48 one way

$18.96 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $9.94 $19.89
premium $5.77 $10.29 $20.57
diesel $5.61 $10.00 $20.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.76 $2.17
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
EV Truck/SUV 18.1 0 $6.34 $2.90

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 14, 2026

Origin

Pasco, WA

Night in Pasco on Saturday

Local time

9:22 PM

PDT

Current temp

43°F

Partly Cloudy

SW 9 to 14 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 13 at 6:15PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 11:07AM PDT until April 15 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

College Place, WA

Night in College Place on Saturday

Local time

9:22 PM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 9 to 16 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 13 at 6:15PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 11:07AM PDT until April 15 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

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

3 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

56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. Only about 3% of your journey is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 40.2 miles along the Lewis and Clark Trail, providing the most consistent driving portion of the trip. The character of the road shifts from regional connectors to more localized segments as you approach College Place. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention due to the frequent turns.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.2 mi on Lewis and Clark Trail.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Court Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Court Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (North 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 182; US 12; US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.2 miles on Lewis and Clark Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Court Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (North 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 182; US 12; US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at College Place, WA before heading back.

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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