If you are planning a trip from Pasco to Five Corners, expect a 221-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes of drive time. Because this route relies on local roads rather than major interstate corridors, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip. Budget approximately $46 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Washington locations. Since you are staying within the same state and region, you won't need to worry about major geographic shifts, but the focus here is on local navigation. It is a straightforward drive that provides enough variety to stay engaging without requiring an overnight stop.
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
110.5 miles from Pasco, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi
2h 56m
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
33.4 mi
37m
Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.3 mi
12m
I 205
9.8 mi
12m
Lewis and Clark Trail
2.8 mi
4m
West Court Street
1.4 mi
3m
North US 395
1.1 mi
2m
Northeast Padden Parkway
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 158.3 mi, about 2h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco, WA and Five Corners, WA.
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Start on North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi·35 sec·North 8th Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Court Street
1.4 mi·3 min·West Court Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
4
Merge onto US 395
2.8 mi·4 min·Lewis and Clark Trail
5
Continue on US 395
1.1 mi·2 min·North US 395
6
Continue on US 395
33 mi·37 min·Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 84 West: Portland
8
Merge onto I 84; US 30
11 mi·12 min·Old Oregon Trail Highway
9
Continue on I 84; US 30
158 mi·2 hr 56 min·Columbia River Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·29 sec
Exit 9Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland AirportUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 205
9.8 mi·12 min·I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 32Toward Padden Parkway, Battle GroundUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·1 min
Toward Battle Ground, Padden Parkway EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Northeast Padden Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Northeast Padden Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Northeast 94th Avenue
0.1 mi·22 sec·Northeast 94th Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Northeast 86th Street
252 ft·16 sec·Northeast 86th Street
18
Turn left
57 ft·4 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 15-minute journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route is entirely local, departure times are flexible, but leaving early helps you avoid potential congestion on the more populated segments of your path. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge, as local roads may offer fewer service stations compared to major highways, though your $46 estimated cost should cover the distance easily. My best tip for this specific trip is to account for extra time if you are traveling during peak local commute hours, as the reliance on surface streets can impact your total duration.
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 110.5 miles from Pasco, WA, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.3 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 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.5 miles or 2h 8m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Five Corners, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pasco, 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 Pasco, WA
This is one driving day of about 221 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Pasco, 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 158.3 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 209.2 and 220.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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209.2 mi into trip|~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
8
209.5 mi into trip|~3h 58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
8
219.7 mi into trip|~4h 11m in
Take the exit toward Padden Parkway, Battle Ground
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 32
Toward Padden Parkway, Battle Ground
9
219.9 mi into trip|~4h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Battle Ground, Padden Parkway East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Battle Ground, Padden Parkway East
6
220.8 mi into trip|~4h 14m in|Northeast 94th Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast 94th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.25 one way
$92.51 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$48.51
$97.01
premium
$5.77
$50.19
$100.37
diesel
$5.61
$48.79
$97.59
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: 77.3 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
66.3
0
$23.21
$10.61
Efficient EV
55.3
0
$19.34
$8.84
EV Truck/SUV
88.4
1
$30.94
$14.14
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 15, 2026
Origin
Pasco, WA
Night
in Pasco on Saturday
Local time
10:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Five Corners, WA
Night
in Five Corners on Saturday
Local time
10:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°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 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route avoids highway travel entirely, opting instead for a mix of West Court Street, the Lewis and Clark Trail, and US 395. You will experience a more intimate view of the landscape as you navigate the winding, technical segments that define this path. Because the highway share is zero percent, your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and the rhythmic nature of smaller roads. Expect a more hands-on driving experience where the road surface and local turns require constant engagement.
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: 158.3 mi on Columbia River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 209.2 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 221 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 209.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.7 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.
Between Pasco, WA and Five Corners, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and Portland Airport.
Seattle
209.2 mi in|~3h 58m
Portland Airport
209.2 mi in|~3h 58m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 221 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 158.3 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 Five Corners, 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 209.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.7 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 Five Corners, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
