How far is Martha Lake, WA from Pasco, WA?

The driving distance from Martha Lake, WA to Pasco, WA is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185 miles (297.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
228.19 mi
03h 49m
Flight
184.99 mi
297.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.99 mi
Kilometers
297.72 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.19 mi
Kilometers
367.24 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM PDT
Return by in Martha Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martha Lake
2026-04-22T22:07
Arrive Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martha Lake
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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Martha Lake
120.1 mi
01h 54m
To Pasco
108.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
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 Martha Lake and Pasco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martha Lake and Pasco.

  1. 1

    Start on Pitner Drive

    130 m · 24 sec · Pitner Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Shore Drive

    109 m · 15 sec · East Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    110 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 164th Street Southwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 164th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alderwood Mall Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Alderwood Mall Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South

    1416 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    2066 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  13. 13

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

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  15. 15

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

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

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

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue

    3107 ft · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1439 ft · 43 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martha Lake and Pasco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 45%
I 90 East
101 mi · 44%
I 5 South
19.1 mi · 8%
I‑182 east
14.5 mi · 6%
164th Street Southwest
1.4 mi · 1%
Alderwood Mall Parkway
0.84 mi
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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
185 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
01h 54m from Martha Lake
Leave By
9:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Martha Lake 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 Martha Lake to Pasco?

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 120.1 miles from Martha Lake and 108.1 miles from Pasco.

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

The direct path is about 185 miles (297.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 9:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.13 one way or $84.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Martha Lake and Rain Likely near Pasco.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martha Lake and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 184.99 mi (297.72 km).

Martha Lake

#1 Martha Lake

Census designated place

Population15,473
Coordinates47.8509300, -122.2393000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Pasco

#2 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Pitner Drive (-122.23974, 47.850986)
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.48 L · about $42.13
Round trip
$84.25
16.1 gal · 60.96 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $42.13 $84.25
Mid-grade $5.57 $44.81 $89.63
Premium $5.77 $46.46 $92.91
Diesel $5.47 $44.01 $88.02

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 Martha Lake and Pasco. The current time is 22:07:13.

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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.