How far is Lakewood, WA from Pasco, WA?
The driving distance from Lakewood, WA to Pasco, WA is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Pasco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Pasco.
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Start on Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest
9 m · 9 sec · Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest
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Turn sharp right onto Bridgeport Way Southwest
2842 ft · 1 min · Bridgeport Way Southwest
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Turn slight left onto 100th Street Southwest
1.3 mi · 2 min · 100th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto South Tacoma Way
912 ft · 26 sec · South Tacoma Way
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Turn left
1159 ft · 18 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North
2865 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Lakewood 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
84.5 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Pasco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Pasco?
The road trip is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 123.4 miles from Lakewood and 114.7 miles from Pasco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 8:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.96 one way or $87.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Lakewood and Partly Sunny 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 Lakewood and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 174.26 mi (280.44 km).
#1 Lakewood
The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 59,829 |
| Coordinates | 47.1717600, -122.5184600 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $43.96 | $87.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $46.76 | $93.53 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $48.48 | $96.95 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $45.92 | $91.85 |
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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