How far is Pasco, WA from Arlington, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Arlington, WA is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.26 mi
05h 06m
Flight
196.1 mi
315.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.1 mi
Kilometers
315.6 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.26 mi
Kilometers
430.11 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 10:50 PM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Fri, Apr 17, 3:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasco
2026-04-16T17:44
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 10:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pasco
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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Pasco
133.4 mi
02h 33m
To Arlington
133.8 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 32 sec · North 8th Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Court Street

    1439 ft · 45 sec · West Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 4th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · North 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington

    940 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 530 Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 530 Northeast

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    1650 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    29 m · 3 sec · West Division Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    599 ft · 18 sec · West Division Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    38 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 38%
I 90 West
101 mi · 38%
I 5 North
26.2 mi · 10%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 7%
I 182
11.8 mi · 4%
State Highway 530 Northeast
3.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

101 mi · 01h 54m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.2 mi
196.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
02h 33m from Pasco
Leave By
6:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pasco and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Arlington?

The road trip is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.4 miles from Pasco and 133.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.2 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 6:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.35 one way or $98.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pasco and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 196.1 mi (315.6 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population21,068
Coordinates48.1987100, -122.1251400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasco (-119.10057, 46.23958)
End: Arlington (-122.12514, 48.19871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.43 gal
35.7 L · about $49.35
Round trip
$98.69
18.86 gal · 71.4 L
Estimated CO2
83.8 kg one way
Round trip: 167.6 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $49.35 $98.69
Mid-grade $5.57 $52.50 $104.99
Premium $5.77 $54.42 $108.84
Diesel $5.47 $51.55 $103.11

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Pasco and Arlington. The current time is 17:44:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.