How far is Ferndale, WA from Pasco, WA?

The driving distance from Ferndale, WA to Pasco, WA is about 306.4 miles (493.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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
306.42 mi
04h 57m
Flight
242.74 mi
390.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.74 mi
Kilometers
390.65 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.42 mi
Kilometers
493.14 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM PDT
Return by in Ferndale
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferndale
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferndale
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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Ferndale
158.9 mi
02h 28m
To Pasco
147.5 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
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 Ferndale and Pasco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1887 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima

    37.9 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  12. 12

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

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

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

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue

    3107 ft · 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 Ferndale and Pasco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 33%
I 90 East
101 mi · 33%
Main Street
80.2 mi · 26%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 6%
I‑182 east
14.5 mi · 5%
North 4th Avenue
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

100 mi · 01h 52m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
242.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
02h 28m from Ferndale
Leave By
7:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ferndale 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 Ferndale to Pasco?

The road trip is about 306.4 miles (493.1 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.9 miles from Ferndale and 147.5 miles from Pasco.

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

The direct path is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 7:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.57 one way or $113.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 242.74 mi (390.65 km).

Ferndale

#1 Ferndale

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Population15,531
Coordinates48.8465000, -122.5910100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Pasco

#2 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-122.59096, 48.846559)
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.81 gal
40.93 L · about $56.57
Round trip
$113.14
21.62 gal · 81.86 L
Estimated CO2
96.1 kg one way
Round trip: 192.1 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $56.57 $113.14
Mid-grade $5.57 $60.18 $120.36
Premium $5.77 $62.38 $124.77
Diesel $5.47 $59.10 $118.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferndale and Pasco. The current time is 01:19:08.

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.