How far is Chehalis, WA from Pasco, WA?

The driving distance from Chehalis, WA to Pasco, WA is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.21 mi
04h 09m
Flight
186.19 mi
299.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.19 mi
Kilometers
299.65 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.21 mi
Kilometers
373.7 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasco
Sun, May 3, 1:24 AM PDT
Return by in Chehalis
Sun, May 3, 5:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chehalis
2026-05-02T21:14
Arrive Pasco
Sun, May 3, 1:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chehalis
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tieton
WA

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

From Chehalis
116 mi
02h 04m
To Pasco
116.2 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 PM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 PM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chehalis and Pasco.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Market Boulevard

    24 m · 6 sec · North Market Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South

    1800 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima

    2160 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    118.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    23.5 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

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

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue

    3107 ft · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1439 ft · 43 sec · Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chehalis 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12 East
207 mi · 89%
I‑182 east
14.5 mi · 6%
I 5 South
9.15 mi · 4%
North 4th Avenue
0.78 mi
West Main Street
0.75 mi
Court Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

US 12 East

Continue straight

119 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tieton
02h 04m from Chehalis
Leave By
8:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Chehalis and Partly Cloudy near Pasco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chehalis to Pasco?

The road trip is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Tieton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Chehalis and 116.2 miles from Pasco.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 8:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.86 one way or $85.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Chehalis and Partly Cloudy near Pasco.

Stop Ideas Near Tieton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tieton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

87 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

91 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

100 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

101 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chehalis and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 186.19 mi (299.65 km).

Chehalis

#1 Chehalis

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

Population7,825
Coordinates46.6620500, -122.9640200
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Pasco

#2 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Market Boulevard (-122.964319, 46.661856)
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31.02 L · about $42.86
Round trip
$85.72
16.38 gal · 62.04 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $42.86 $85.72
Mid-grade $5.57 $45.59 $91.19
Premium $5.77 $47.26 $94.53
Diesel $5.47 $44.77 $89.55

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Chehalis and Pasco. The current time is 21:14:46.

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.