How far is Mill Creek East, WA from Pasco, WA?

The driving distance from Mill Creek East, WA to Pasco, WA is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
226.38 mi
03h 51m
Flight
182.45 mi
293.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.45 mi
Kilometers
293.63 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.38 mi
Kilometers
364.33 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasco
Thu, Oct 15, 3:18 PM PDT
Return by in Mill Creek East
Thu, Oct 15, 7:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mill Creek East
2026-10-15T11:26
Arrive Pasco
Thu, Oct 15, 3:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mill Creek East
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 Mill Creek East
119 mi
01h 55m
To Pasco
107.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
71°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mill Creek East and Pasco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mill Creek East and Pasco.

  1. 1

    Start on 33rd Avenue Southeast

    109 m · 35 sec · 33rd Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto 32nd Drive Southeast

    102 m · 17 sec · 32nd Drive Southeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 180th Street Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · 180th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bothell-Everett Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway

    1456 ft · 47 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  11. 11

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

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  13. 13

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

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

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

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue

    3107 ft · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1439 ft · 43 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mill Creek East 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 45%
I 90 East
101 mi · 45%
I 405 South
14.9 mi · 7%
I‑182 east
14.5 mi · 6%
Bothell-Everett Highway
3.44 mi · 2%
180th Street Southeast
1.01 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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
182.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
01h 55m from Mill Creek East
Leave By
9:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mill Creek East and Sunny near Pasco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mill Creek East to Pasco?

The road trip is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 119 miles from Mill Creek East and 107.4 miles from Pasco.

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

The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 9:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.43 one way or $86.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mill Creek East and Sunny 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 Mill Creek East and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 182.45 mi (293.63 km).

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#1 Mill Creek East

This Snohomish County locale is situated in a verdant, generally suburban landscape northeast of Seattle.

Population0
Coordinates47.8360200, -122.1876600
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Pasco

#2 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.188267, 47.835981)
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.99 gal
30.24 L · about $43.43
Round trip
$86.85
15.98 gal · 60.48 L
Estimated CO2
71 kg one way
Round trip: 142 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $43.43 $86.85
Mid-grade $5.72 $45.69 $91.39
Premium $5.98 $47.76 $95.51
Diesel $7.29 $58.26 $116.53

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mill Creek East and Pasco. The current time is 11:26:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.