How far is Ocean Shores, WA from Pasco, WA?

The driving distance from Ocean Shores, WA to Pasco, WA is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
313.5 mi
05h 55m
Flight
245.24 mi
394.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.24 mi
Kilometers
394.67 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.5 mi
Kilometers
504.53 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasco
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM PDT
Return by in Ocean Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Shores
2026-04-18T00:09
Arrive Pasco
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Shores
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
Morton
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Ocean Shores
156.6 mi
02h 57m
To Pasco
156.9 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores and Pasco.

  1. 1

    Start on Canal Drive Southeast

    1573 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast

    86 m · 12 sec · Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast

    2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast

    897 ft · 33 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    42 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Damon Road

    1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 115

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 109

    14.6 mi · 21 min · State Route 109

  11. 11

    Continue on West Emerson Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Simpson Avenue

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Simpson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Park Street

    1956 ft · 1 min · North Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street

    7 m · 1 sec · South F Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South F Street

    686 ft · 35 sec · South F Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Heron Street

    839 ft · 24 sec · East Heron Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hornsby Way

    145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Wishkah Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19.1 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Oakville, Centralia

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto US Highway 12

    13.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12

  23. 23

    Continue on West Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Pine Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 12

    3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 12

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 12

    28 m · 1 sec · US Highway 12

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12

    7.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 12

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    2383 ft · 54 sec

  29. 29

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima

    2160 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    118.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    23.5 mi · 31 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  34. 34

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

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  35. 35

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

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue

    3107 ft · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1439 ft · 43 sec · Court Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean Shores 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
39 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
0 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12 East
207 mi · 66%
US Highway 12
24.4 mi · 8%
I 5 South
19.5 mi · 6%
Olympic Highway
19.1 mi · 6%
State Route 109
14.6 mi · 5%
I‑182 east
14.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 12 East

Continue straight

119 mi · 02h 23m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.2 mi
245.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton
02h 57m from Ocean Shores
Leave By
5:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores to Pasco?

The road trip is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Ocean Shores and 156.9 miles from Pasco.

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

The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.2 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 5:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.88 one way or $115.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Ocean Shores and Partly Sunny near Pasco.

Stop Ideas Near Morton

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

55 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

62 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

67 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Shores and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 245.24 mi (394.67 km).

Ocean Shores

#1 Ocean Shores

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population6,724
Coordinates46.9737000, -124.1562900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Pasco

#2 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Canal Drive Southeast (-124.156092, 46.973706)
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.06 gal
41.88 L · about $57.88
Round trip
$115.75
22.12 gal · 83.76 L
Estimated CO2
98.3 kg one way
Round trip: 196.6 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $57.88 $115.75
Mid-grade $5.57 $61.57 $123.14
Premium $5.77 $63.83 $127.65
Diesel $5.47 $60.47 $120.93

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean Shores and Pasco. The current time is 00:09:21.

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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.