Origin
Walla Walla, WA
Late night in Walla Walla on Tuesday
Local time
1:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walla Walla, WA to Pasco, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walla Walla, WA
Alex Stone
Pasco, WA
nicholas hatherly
Trip Overview
Traveling between Walla Walla and Pasco, Washington, is a straightforward 47.9-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily complete the drive in under an hour. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the entire leg. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, you will remain in the same geographic area throughout your travels. It is a highly practical connection for those looking to move efficiently between these two Washington hubs without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 44.3 mi | 51m |
| West Pine Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 9th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Rose Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Myra Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 8th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 44.3 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walla Walla, WA and Pasco, WA.
1
Start on South 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South 5th Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Rose Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Rose Street
3
Turn right onto WA 125
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
North 9th Avenue
4
Turn left onto WA 125
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Street
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 125 Spur
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northeast Myra Road
6
Continue on WA 125 Spur
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Northeast Myra Road
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
8
Merge onto US 12
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US 12
9
Keep slight right at fork
287 ft
·
3 sec
10
Merge onto US 12
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 12
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
12
Turn right onto North 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Court Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Court Street
14
Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North 8th Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
North 8th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Walla Walla, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 47.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Rose Street
Turn left onto West Rose Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 125 / North 9th Avenue
Turn right onto WA 125 / North 9th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WA 125 Spur / Northeast Myra Road
Enter roundabout onto WA 125 Spur / Northeast Myra Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
46.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
North 4th Avenue
Turn right onto North 4th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
47.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
North 8th Avenue
Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.03 one way
$20.05 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $10.51 | $21.03 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.88 | $21.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Pasco, WA
Late night in Pasco on Tuesday
Local time
1:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of your time spent on major roads like US 12. You will find yourself cruising along a single 44.3-mile stretch on US 12, which accounts for the vast majority of your travel time. After leaving Walla Walla via West Pine Street and North 4th Avenue, the route settles into a steady, consistent pace. Expect a functional drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers or winding paths. It is an ideal route if you prefer a predictable, highway-dominant experience behind the wheel.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.3 mi on US 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and West Pine Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Rose Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 47.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 Rose Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WA 125 / North 9th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (WA 125 Spur / Northeast Myra Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
941 ft
361 ft
Total Climb
274 ft
Total Descent
828 ft
Highest Point
941 ft
Elevation Range
580 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Walla Walla, WA
Full guide →Known for its funny name and its famous Sweet Onions, Walla Walla in the Columbia River Plateau of Washington State is a pleasant stop with a charming downtown and booming wine industry. This guide includes the neighboring city of College Place.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.3 miles on US 12. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Pasco, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 Rose Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WA 125 / North 9th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (WA 125 Spur / Northeast Myra Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pasco, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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