How far is Lake Stevens, WA from Pasco, WA?
The driving distance from Lake Stevens, WA to Pasco, WA is about 244.8 miles (394 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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 08m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Stevens and Pasco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Stevens and Pasco.
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Start on Main Street
1206 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Lakeshore Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · East Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on East Lake Stevens Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Lake Stevens Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lake Stevens Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Lake Stevens Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 9
58 m · 3 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
37 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 522
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Turn slight left
11.6 mi · 15 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 Lake Stevens 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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens to Pasco?
The road trip is about 244.8 miles (394 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from Lake Stevens and 119.1 miles from Pasco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 8:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.21 one way or $90.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lake Stevens and Rain Likely near Pasco.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Stevens and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 185.59 mi (298.68 km).
#1 Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 34,794 |
| Coordinates | 48.0151000, -122.0637400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $45.21 | $90.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $48.10 | $96.20 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $49.86 | $99.72 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $47.23 | $94.47 |
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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