How far is Burlington, WA from Pasco, WA?
The driving distance from Burlington, WA to Pasco, WA is about 274.6 miles (442 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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 04h 30m.
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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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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Pasco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Pasco.
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Start on East Fairhaven Avenue
2469 ft · 2 min · East Fairhaven Avenue
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Turn left onto South Burlington Boulevard
1416 ft · 28 sec · South Burlington Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue
1246 ft · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue
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Continue on State Route 20
1751 ft · 53 sec · State Route 20
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Take the exit left
2476 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
46.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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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 Burlington 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
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Sunny leaving Burlington and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Pasco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Pasco?
The road trip is about 274.6 miles (442 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Burlington and 131.6 miles from Pasco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 7:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.71 one way or $101.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burlington and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Pasco.
Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum
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 Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 215.96 mi (347.55 km).
#1 Burlington
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,543 |
| Coordinates | 48.4756600, -122.3254400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $50.71 | $101.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $53.94 | $107.89 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $55.92 | $111.84 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $52.98 | $105.95 |
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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