How far is Pasco, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
299.21 mi
04h 56m
Flight
235.16 mi
378.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.16 mi
Kilometers
378.45 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.21 mi
Kilometers
481.54 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasco
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Bellingham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Pasco
154.6 mi
02h 28m
To Bellingham
144.7 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 30 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

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Bay Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 34%
I 90 West
101 mi · 34%
I 5 North
70.8 mi · 24%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 6%
I 182
11.8 mi · 4%
Lewis and Clark Trail
1.28 mi
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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.1 mi
235.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
02h 28m from Pasco
Leave By
7:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Pasco and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.6 miles from Pasco and 144.7 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 7:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.26 one way or $110.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Pasco and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 235.16 mi (378.45 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

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

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.97 L · about $55.26
Round trip
$110.52
21.12 gal · 79.94 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $55.26 $110.52
Mid-grade $5.57 $58.79 $117.58
Premium $5.77 $60.94 $121.88
Diesel $5.47 $57.73 $115.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pasco and Bellingham. The current time is 19:30:08.

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.