Trip from Pasco, WA to Hazel Dell, 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 19m

Distance

223.9 mi

360 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 6m ★

6 AM

4h 19m

8 AM

4h 46m

10 AM

4h 29m

12 PM

4h 26m

3 PM

4h 30m

5 PM

4h 45m

8 PM

4h 12m

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

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Pasco, WA

nicholas hatherly

Hazel Dell, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

Pasco, WA to Hazel Dell, WA is 223.9 miles and takes about 4h 19m via Columbia River Highway, Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, and Old Oregon Trail Highway, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Washington State, traversing the Pacific Coast region for both its origin and destination. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that requires your attention throughout. Given its manageable duration and fuel cost, this route is a practical choice for a single-day journey.

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 miles from Pasco, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

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
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway	5.4 mi	6m
I 205	4.2 mi	5m
Lewis and Clark Trail	2.8 mi	4m
I 5	1.9 mi	2m
West Court Street	1.4 mi	3m

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 Hazel Dell, WA.

Start on North 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · North 8th Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto West Court Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Court Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Merge onto US 395

2.8 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

Continue on US 395

1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

Continue on US 395

33 mi · 37 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 84 West: Portland

Merge onto I 84; US 30

11 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

Continue on I 84; US 30

158 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Exit 9 Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 205

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 205

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 41 sec

Exit 27 Toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward WA 14 West Use the straight lane.

Merge onto WA 14

5.4 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 5 North: Seattle Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 5

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 3 Toward Northeast Highway 99 Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Northeast Highway 99

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northeast Highway 99

Turn right onto Northeast 68th Street

136 ft · 3 sec · Northeast 68th Street

Arrive at destination

Northeast 68th Street

Trip Plan

Plan to depart Pasco in the morning to make the most of the daylight for this 4h 19m drive. With a single recommended stop and a fuel cost around $47, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip without feeling rushed. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests keeping an eye on your GPS and being ready for navigation changes. Consider filling up your fuel tank before leaving Pasco, as the longest stretch is over 150 miles, ensuring you have ample fuel for that segment.

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 miles from Pasco, WA, or about 2h 9m 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 112 miles or 2h 9m 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 29m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pasco, 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 Pasco, WA

This is one driving day of about 223.9 miles and 4h 19m.

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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dallesport, WA

112 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

Hermiston, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dallesport, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112 miles from Pasco, 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 158.3 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

Peachtree Restaurant & Pie House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Vancouver, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13606936736

Desert Heat Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pasco, Washington

0.2 mi

Sidelines | Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Portland, Oregon

1.7 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 19min to go 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+19718655185

Visit website

Peachtree Restaurant & Pie House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Vancouver, Washington

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13606936736

Desert Heat Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Pasco, Washington

Hours: Closed

+15093164671

Visit website

Sidelines | Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

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

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15034088286

Visit website

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Cascade Locks, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+15413926872

Visit website

DEDIKO

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Vancouver, Washington

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13603144370

Visit website

Red Mountain Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Kennewick, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15094301438

Visit website

The Plainsman

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Vancouver, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+13606939723

Visit website

Monti's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+15032568300

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+19718655185

Visit website

Bipartisan Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+15032531051

Visit website

Futura Coffee Roasters - Glisan St

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17609859086

Visit website

Krays Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Vancouver, Washington

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+13609524877

Visit website

Rain or Shine Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15039468081

Visit website

Albina Press

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19712795196

Cafe Ume

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15035227160

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15034777048

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Arlington, OR

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

Visit website

Hour to Midnight - Escape Rooms Portland

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15036733948

Visit website

Gateway Discovery Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hermiston, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15416675018

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 209.5 and 220.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

214 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Take the exit toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas

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 27 Toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas

214.3 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center

214.6 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 14 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward WA 14 West

220.2 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 5 North: Seattle

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.86 one way

$93.72 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$49.14	$98.29
premium	$5.77	$50.84	$101.69
diesel	$5.61	$49.43	$98.87

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: 78.3 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	67.2	0	$23.51	$10.75
Efficient EV	56	0	$19.59	$8.96
EV Truck/SUV	89.6	1	$31.35	$14.33

Gas CO2

78 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 18, 2026

Origin

Pasco, WA

Morning in Pasco on Tuesday

Local time

7:29 AM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Mostly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hazel Dell, WA

Morning in Hazel Dell on Tuesday

Local time

7:29 AM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Mostly Cloudy

NNW 2 mph 1% chance 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 19m 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?

This route offers a turn-heavy local drive with a relatively low highway share of 4%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface streets and two-lane highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 158.3 miles on the Columbia River Highway, providing a significant portion of the journey on a single road. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift from the initial local roads to longer, though still non-interstate, highway segments. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

22 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?

10/10

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 209.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 15 significant decision points across 223.9 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 209.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Hazel Dell, 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 19m. Total distance: 223.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 19m 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.

Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Hazel Dell, 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. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Hazel Dell, 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 Pasco, WA to Hazel Dell, 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

Peachtree Restaurant & Pie House

Portland Lux Coffee

Peachtree Restaurant & Pie House

Desert Heat Restaurant

Sidelines | Restaurant & Sports Bar

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant

DEDIKO

Red Mountain Kitchen

The Plainsman

Monti's Cafe

Portland Lux Coffee

Bipartisan Cafe

Futura Coffee Roasters - Glisan St

Krays Coffee

Rain or Shine Coffee House

Albina Press

Cafe Ume

Refuge Coffee House

EVCS Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVCS Charging Station

Rest Area

Memaloose Park Rest Area Eastbound

Memaloose Park Rest Area Westbound

TA

Love's Travel Stop

Rest Area

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

EZ Trip Travel Center

TA Express

Love's Travel Stop

Boardman Rest Area Westbound

Boardman Rest Area Eastbound

Service Plaza

Chamberlain Lake Safety Rest Area

Kodak Point Highway Pullout

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Luuwit View Dog Park

Hour to Midnight - Escape Rooms Portland

Gateway Discovery Park

Devil-ish Little Things Museum

The Grotto

Playground Of Dreams

Museum at Keewaydin

Funland Playground | Butte Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pasco, WA

Hazel Dell, WA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

4h 19m 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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