How far is College Place, WA from Pasco, WA?

The driving distance from College Place, WA to Pasco, WA is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
45.89 mi
00h 52m
Flight
36.54 mi
58.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.54 mi
Kilometers
58.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.89 mi
Kilometers
73.86 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasco
Fri, Apr 24, 12:09 AM PDT
Return by in College Place
Fri, Apr 24, 1:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Place
2026-04-23T23:16
Arrive Pasco
Fri, Apr 24, 12:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in College Place
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
Finley
WA

City in North Dakota

From College Place
22.7 mi
00h 26m
To Pasco
23.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Place and Pasco.

  1. 1

    Start on East Whitman Drive

    19 m · 5 sec · East Whitman Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    1690 ft · 34 sec · North College Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    53 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on North College Avenue

    797 ft · 19 sec · North College Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    42 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Wallula Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Wallula Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Spalding Road

    935 ft · 19 sec · Spalding Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    22.6 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    88 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

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

    1391 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 4th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1439 ft · 43 sec · Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Place and Pasco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spalding Road
17.7 mi · 39%
Wallula Avenue
2.11 mi · 5%
Old Highway 12
1.21 mi · 3%
North 4th Avenue
0.89 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.6 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finley
00h 26m from College Place
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving College Place 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 College Place to Pasco?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from College Place and 23.2 miles from Pasco.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around College Place and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Pasco.

Stop Ideas Near Finley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Finley, 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 Finley.

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

10 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

54 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

57 mi away
320 SW Court Street
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

107 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Place and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 36.54 mi (58.81 km).

College Place

#1 College Place

City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States

Population9,491
Coordinates46.0493000, -118.3883000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Pasco

#2 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Whitman Drive (-118.3883, 46.049343)
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.13 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.95
3.24 gal · 12.26 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.48 $16.95
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.02 $18.04
Premium $5.77 $9.35 $18.70
Diesel $5.47 $8.86 $17.71

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between College Place and Pasco. The current time is 23:16:46.

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.