How far is Lynden, WA from Pasco, WA?

The driving distance from Lynden, WA to Pasco, WA is about 311.1 miles (500.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.6 miles (392 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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
311.12 mi
05h 11m
Flight
243.61 mi
392.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.61 mi
Kilometers
392.05 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.12 mi
Kilometers
500.7 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM PDT
Return by in Lynden
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynden
2026-04-22T22:03
Arrive Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynden
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 Lynden
161.2 mi
02h 35m
To Pasco
149.9 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    798 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street

    1717 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hannegan Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Hannegan Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hannegan Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Hannegan Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Hannegan Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Hannegan Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Sunset Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Sunset Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South

    781 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  15. 15

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

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  17. 17

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

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

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

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue

    3107 ft · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1439 ft · 43 sec · Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynden 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 33%
I 90 East
101 mi · 32%
I 5 South
71.9 mi · 23%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 6%
I‑182 east
14.5 mi · 5%
Hannegan Road
11.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
243.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
02h 35m from Lynden
Leave By
6:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Lynden 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 Lynden to Pasco?

The road trip is about 311.1 miles (500.7 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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 161.2 miles from Lynden and 149.9 miles from Pasco.

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

The direct path is about 243.6 miles (392 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 6:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.46 one way or $114.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lynden and Rain Likely 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 Lynden and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 243.61 mi (392.05 km).

Lynden

#1 Lynden

City in Washington, United States

Population15,408
Coordinates48.9465000, -122.4521100
Altitude33
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 (-122.452124, 48.946269)
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.98 gal
41.56 L · about $57.46
Round trip
$114.92
21.96 gal · 83.12 L
Estimated CO2
97.6 kg one way
Round trip: 195.2 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $57.46 $114.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $61.13 $122.25
Premium $5.77 $63.37 $126.73
Diesel $5.47 $60.03 $120.06

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 Lynden and Pasco. The current time is 22:03:38.

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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.