Connecting Pasco to Selah, this 88.2-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Washington that typically takes about 1 hour and 39 minutes. Because the drive is short, it works perfectly as a quick day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 12, I-182, and the Lewis and Clark Trail to complete the route. Expect to budget roughly $19 for fuel, making this an economical choice for your travel plans. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, you won't experience drastic shifts in climate or geography, keeping the trip consistent from start to finish.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.1 miles from Pasco, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 12
70.9 mi
1h 17m
I 182
11.8 mi
12m
Lewis and Clark Trail
1.3 mi
1m
I 82
1 mi
1m
South 1st Street
0.8 mi
1m
Selah Road
0.7 mi
1m
North 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
West Court Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco, WA and Selah, 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
0.6 mi·1 min·North 4th Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
5
Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395
1.3 mi·1 min·Lewis and Clark Trail
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 182; US 12
12 mi·12 min·I 182; US 12
Toward I 182, US 12Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
71 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 12
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
8
Continue on I 82; US 97
1.0 mi·1 min·I 82; US 97
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward SR 823
10
Turn straight onto WA 823
0.7 mi·1 min·Selah Road
11
Continue on WA 823
0.8 mi·1 min·South 1st Street
12
Turn right onto East Naches Avenue
103 ft·2 sec·East Naches Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
East Naches Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving early in the morning can help you avoid any potential mid-day traffic. Because there are no scheduled stops required by the route profile, you are free to pull over whenever you need a break, but be mindful that long stretches on US 12 mean you should fuel up before leaving Pasco. Keep an eye on your dashboard, as the 70.9-mile stretch on US 12 is the primary segment where you will spend the majority of your time. If you prefer a relaxed pace, plan for one quick pause mid-route to stretch your legs, as the total duration is short enough that you won't need an elaborate itinerary to stay comfortable.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.1 miles from Pasco, WA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Selah, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pasco, WA
This is one driving day of about 88.2 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Pasco, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 12 for about 70.9 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.5 — 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
4
1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
8
2.7 mi into trip|~5m in|I 182; US 12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 182; US 12 toward I 182, US 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 182, US 12
6
14.5 mi into trip|~17m in|US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12 toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.46 one way
$36.92 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$19.36
$38.72
premium
$5.77
$20.03
$40.06
diesel
$5.61
$19.47
$38.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.5
0
$9.26
$4.23
Efficient EV
22.1
0
$7.72
$3.53
EV Truck/SUV
35.3
0
$12.35
$5.64
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 12, 2026
Origin
Pasco, WA
Evening
in Pasco on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 2 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 8:35PM PDT until April 13 at 5:39AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Selah, WA
Evening
in Selah on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
1 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
1h 39m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 95% of this route takes place on major roads. You will settle into a consistent pace early, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 70.9 miles along US 12. The drive maintains a steady, predictable rhythm that is well-suited for those looking to reach Selah quickly rather than taking the scenic route. While you won't encounter significant technical challenges, the lack of mandatory stops means you have full control over your momentum. Prepare for a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over winding backroads.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.9 mi on US 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and I 182. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 8 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 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
716 ft365 ft
Total Climb
419 ft
Total Descent
90 ft
Highest Point
716 ft
~36.7 mi in
Elevation Range
351 ft
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 Pasco, WA to Selah, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Yakima
14.5 mi in|~17m|via US 12
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 88.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 70.9 miles on US 12. 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 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Selah, WA before heading back.
