How far is Clarkston, WA from Pasco, WA?
The driving distance from Clarkston, WA to Pasco, WA is about 127.4 miles (205 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.8 miles (159 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Walla Walla county, WA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkston and Pasco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston and Pasco.
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Start on 6th Street
1325 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Inland Empire Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Inland Empire Highway
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Continue on US Highway 12
25 mi · 31 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on Villard
2811 ft · 36 sec · Villard
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Continue on Main Street
13.8 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Owens Road
46 m · 9 sec · Owens Road
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Turn left
33.3 mi · 45 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
44 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2304 ft · 39 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 124
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on East Second Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Second Street
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Continue on State Route 124
35.5 mi · 53 min · State Route 124
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Turn slight right
4 m · 1 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1036 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
5 mi · 6 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
1391 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North 4th Avenue
1 km · 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 Clarkston 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.
State Route 124
Continue on State Route 124
35.5 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Clarkston and Rain Likely near Pasco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarkston to Pasco?
The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Waitsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Clarkston and 63.8 miles from Pasco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.8 miles (159 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.50 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Clarkston and Rain Likely near Pasco.
Stop Ideas Near Waitsburg
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 Waitsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkston and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 98.8 mi (159 km).
#1 Clarkston
City in Washington
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 46.4162900, -117.0455700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $25.00 | $49.99 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $25.91 | $51.82 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $24.55 | $49.09 |
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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