How far is Burien, WA from Pasco, WA?
The driving distance from Burien, WA to Pasco, WA is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burien and Pasco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burien and Pasco.
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Start on Southwest 148th Street
3179 ft · 1 min · Southwest 148th Street
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Continue on State Route 518
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 518
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Renton
1576 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
37.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
14.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue
3107 ft · 1 min · North 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Court Street
1439 ft · 43 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
640 ft · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burien and Pasco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
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A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Burien and Sunny near Pasco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burien to Pasco?
The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Burien and 105.1 miles from Pasco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.92 one way or $81.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Burien and Sunny near Pasco.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burien and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 175.36 mi (282.21 km).
#1 Burien
Town in Washington, United States
| Population | 51,268 |
| Coordinates | 47.4703800, -122.3467900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pasco
The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.
| Population | 77,095 |
| Coordinates | 46.2395800, -119.1005700 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $40.92 | $81.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $43.53 | $87.07 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $45.13 | $90.26 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $42.75 | $85.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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