Pasco, WA to Toppenish, WA is 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m via US 12 and I-182, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. The drive is primarily on major highways, making it a straightforward and efficient transit. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination. Plan for mostly highway cruising with minimal time spent on surface roads.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 12
50.3 mi
53m
I 182
11.8 mi
12m
Meyers Road
2.1 mi
4m
Lewis and Clark Trail
1.3 mi
1m
East Toppenish Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
North 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
West Court Street
0.3 mi
<1m
North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 50.3 mi, about 53m
Traffic on I-182
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,549 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,426
Quietest
2 AM
~109 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
32.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco, WA and Toppenish, 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
50 mi·53 min·US 12
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward Zillah, Toppenish
9
Turn left onto Meyers Road
2.1 mi·4 min·Meyers Road
10
Continue on North L Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·North L Street
11
Turn right onto East Toppenish Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·East Toppenish Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto Asotin Avenue
28 ft·0 sec·Asotin Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Asotin Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 34 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64.7 — 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
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
5
64.7 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Zillah, Toppenish
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Zillah, Toppenish
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.30 one way
$28.59 round trip
$5.35/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.56
$14.85
$29.70
premium
$5.76
$15.39
$30.77
diesel
$5.60
$14.97
$29.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.4
0
$7.13
$3.26
Efficient EV
17
0
$5.94
$2.72
EV Truck/SUV
27.2
0
$9.51
$4.35
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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 Aug 21, 2026
Origin
Pasco, WA
Late night
in Pasco on Friday
Local time
1:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
100°F
Partly Sunny
NW 3 to 7 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 21 at 10:55AM PDT until August 23 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 21 at 10:55AM PDT until August 23 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Toppenish, WA
Late night
in Toppenish on Friday
Local time
1:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
96°F
Patchy Smoke
S 2 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 21 at 10:55AM PDT until August 23 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 21 at 10:55AM PDT until August 23 at 8:00AM 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
4 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 19m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 91% of the 67.9 miles spent on major roads like US 12 and I-182. You'll experience a long stretch of 50.3 miles on US 12, which means consistent cruising with fewer interruptions. The transition to surface roads will occur as you near Toppenish, with Meyers Road being a likely segment of this final approach. Expect the typical feel of interstate travel for the majority of this 1 hour and 19 minute trip.
91% 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: 50.3 mi on US 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and I 182. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Court Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 67.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 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 2.7 miles (I 182; US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
871 ft353 ft
Total Climb
1,034 ft
Total Descent
663 ft
Highest Point
871 ft
~38.8 mi in
Elevation Range
519 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 Toppenish, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Pasco is a city in the Columbia River Plateau in Washington State, roughly between the Yakima and Snake Rivers on the north bank of the Columbia.
Pasco is one of the Tri-Cities of Washington, which also includes Kennewick and Richland. The Tri-Cities are the third most populous metropolitan area in the state, after Seattle-Tacoma and Spokane.
Toppenish, "the city of murals", is a town of 8,900 people (2020) in the Yakima Valley, on the Columbia River Plateau of Washington State. More than 75 murals adorn its buildings, depicting scenes of the region from 1840 to 1940. The city also hosts horse-drawn tours and annual art events.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.3 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 2.7 miles (I 182; US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Toppenish, WA before heading back.
