How far is Minnehaha, WA from Pasco, WA?
The driving distance from Minnehaha, WA to Pasco, WA is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnehaha and Pasco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnehaha and Pasco.
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Start on Northeast 51st Street
17 m · 8 sec · Northeast 51st Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 22nd Avenue
832 ft · 41 sec · Northeast 22nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 49th Street
2934 ft · 2 min · Northeast 49th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Saint James Road
1 km · 1 min · Northeast Saint James Road
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Turn slight right onto Northeast Saint Johns Road
748 ft · 28 sec · Northeast Saint Johns Road
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Turn left onto WA 500 East
2037 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 South: Salem
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on McNary Highway
29.9 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Court Street
1116 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto West Court Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Court Street
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Turn right 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 Minnehaha 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.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
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 Sunny leaving Minnehaha and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Pasco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnehaha to Pasco?
The road trip is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Goldendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.1 miles from Minnehaha and 111.6 miles from Pasco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.13 one way or $82.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minnehaha and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Pasco.
Stop Ideas Near Goldendale
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 Goldendale.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnehaha and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 175.1 mi (281.79 km).
#1 Minnehaha
Census-designated place in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,771 |
| Coordinates | 45.6590100, -122.6487100 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $41.13 | $82.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $43.76 | $87.51 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $45.36 | $90.72 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $42.97 | $85.94 |
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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