Origin
Wapato, WA
Late night in Wapato on Tuesday
Local time
3:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wapato, 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
1h 25m
Distance
74.9 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wapato, WA
Sanket Mishra
Pasco, WA
nicholas hatherly
Trip Overview
This straightforward 74.9-mile drive from Wapato, WA, to Pasco, WA, is easily completed in about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 95% of the journey on highways, you can expect a quick and efficient transit. The estimated fuel cost is around $16, so you won't need to budget heavily for gas. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory. This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 56.9 mi | 1h |
| US 12 | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| Donald Wapato Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North 4th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Donald Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 8th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 82
— 56.9 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wapato, WA and Pasco, WA.
1
Start on this road
63 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West 1st Street
183 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 1st Street
3
Turn left onto Donald Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Donald Road
4
Continue on Donald Wapato Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Donald Wapato Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
6
Merge onto I 82; US 12
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 82; US 12
7
Take the exit onto US 12
14 mi
·
15 min
·
US 12
Exit 102
Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 13
Toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Avenue
10
Turn right onto Court Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Court Street
11
Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North 8th Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
North 8th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Wapato, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 74.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 1st Street
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Donald Road
Turn left onto Donald Road
Navigation decision point
8
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 12
Take the exit onto US 12 toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
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 102
Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
7
73.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
5
74.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
North 8th Avenue
Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.68 one way
$31.35 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| premium | $5.77 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.54 | $33.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.86 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.49 | $4.79 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
3:34 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
25 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 25m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 74.9-mile trip. You'll spend most of your time on I 82 and US 12, which constitute 95% of the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 56.9 miles on I 82, offering a consistent pace. While the drive is efficient, the extensive highway share suggests a focus on direct travel rather than scenic byways. Keep an eye on your surroundings for potential changes as you transition between these main arteries.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.9 mi on I 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 82 and US 12. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 1st Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m 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: near the start (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Donald Road): Navigation decision point; at 59.3 miles (US 12): 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.
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 Wapato, WA to Pasco, WA, road signs begin pointing toward I‑182 East along the way.
I‑182 East
59.3 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via US 12
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 74.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.9 miles on I 82. 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: near the start (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Donald Road): Navigation decision point; at 59.3 miles (US 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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