How far is Pasco, WA from Artondale, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Artondale, WA is about 251.2 miles (404.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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
251.18 mi
04h 51m
Flight
181.95 mi
292.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.95 mi
Kilometers
292.82 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.18 mi
Kilometers
404.24 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Artondale
Thu, Apr 16, 10:35 PM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Fri, Apr 17, 3:26 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 Artondale
Thu, Apr 16, 10:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Pasco
125.4 mi
02h 25m
To Artondale
125.8 mi
02h 25m

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
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 18

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Olympic Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Olympic Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on 56th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest

    1647 ft · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest

    153 m · 12 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 41%
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 34%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 11%
I 182
11.8 mi · 5%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 4%
WA 16 West
8.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

85.7 mi · 01h 36m

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.3 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 25m from Pasco
Leave By
7:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pasco and Mostly Sunny near Artondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.2 miles (404.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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 125.4 miles from Pasco and 125.8 miles from Artondale.

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

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.3 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 7:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.36 one way or $92.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pasco and Artondale. Straight-line distance: 181.95 mi (292.82 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

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

#2 Artondale

Census designated place

Population12,653
Coordinates47.2995400, -122.6206900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasco (-119.10057, 46.23958)
End: Artondale (-122.62069, 47.29954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.55 L · about $46.36
Round trip
$92.73
17.72 gal · 67.1 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $46.36 $92.73
Mid-grade $5.57 $49.32 $98.65
Premium $5.77 $51.13 $102.26
Diesel $5.47 $48.44 $96.88

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 Artondale. The current time is 17:44:23.

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.