How far is Airway Heights, WA from Pasco, WA?

The driving distance from Airway Heights, WA to Pasco, WA is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.41 mi
02h 06m
Flight
120.33 mi
193.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.33 mi
Kilometers
193.65 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.41 mi
Kilometers
213.09 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasco
Sat, May 30, 7:09 AM PDT
Return by in Airway Heights
Sat, May 30, 9:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Airway Heights
2026-05-30T05:02
Arrive Pasco
Sat, May 30, 7:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Airway Heights
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lind
WA

Town of the United States

From Airway Heights
66.1 mi
01h 03m
To Pasco
66.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Airway Heights and Pasco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Airway Heights and Pasco.

  1. 1

    Start on West 12th Avenue

    13 m · 6 sec · West 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street

    656 ft · 28 sec · South Lundstrom Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Sunset Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    2599 ft · 53 sec · West Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Hayford Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Hayford Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Geiger Boulevard

    814 ft · 16 sec · West Geiger Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Aero Road

    62 m · 5 sec · West Aero Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road

    139 m · 9 sec · West Aero Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 90 West: Seattle

    6 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto I 90 West: Seattle

    1319 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

    3076 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1640 ft · 23 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center

    1391 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 4th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1439 ft · 43 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Airway Heights and Pasco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 56%
I 90 West
51.3 mi · 39%
South Hayford Road
3.37 mi · 3%
West Sunset Highway
1.52 mi · 1%
North 4th Avenue
0.89 mi · 1%
I 182 West
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
120.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lind
01h 03m from Airway Heights
Leave By
2:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Airway Heights and Mostly Sunny near Pasco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Airway Heights to Pasco?

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lind is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Airway Heights and 66.3 miles from Pasco.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Airway Heights and Mostly Sunny near Pasco.

Stop Ideas Near Lind

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lind and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Ritzville Park
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City of Ritzville Park

Ritzville , WA
Ritzville, WA 99169
Rating 4.4/5 161 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ritzville City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Ritzville City Hall

Ritzville , WA
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Ritzville Fire Department
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Ritzville Fire Department

Ritzville , WA
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lind.

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

25 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

50 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

81 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

81 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Airway Heights and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 120.33 mi (193.65 km).

Airway Heights

#1 Airway Heights

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population9,618
Coordinates47.6446100, -117.5932700
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Pasco

#2 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: West 12th Avenue (-117.593274, 47.644669)
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.69 L · about $24.44
Round trip
$48.88
9.34 gal · 35.38 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.44 $48.88
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.00 $52.00
Premium $5.77 $26.95 $53.90
Diesel $5.47 $25.53 $51.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Airway Heights and Pasco. The current time is 05:02:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.