How far is Pasco, WA from Burlington, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Burlington, WA is about 285.8 miles (460 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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
285.82 mi
05h 26m
Flight
215.96 mi
347.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.96 mi
Kilometers
347.55 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.82 mi
Kilometers
459.98 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Fri, Apr 24, 6:29 AM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Fri, Apr 24, 11:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasco
2026-04-24T01:03
Arrive Burlington
Fri, Apr 24, 6:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Pasco
142.7 mi
02h 43m
To Burlington
143.1 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
64°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47 mi · 56 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: Anacortes, Burlington

    2340 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue

    1241 ft · 30 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Burlington Boulevard

    1415 ft · 28 sec · South Burlington Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Fairhaven Avenue

    2469 ft · 1 min · East Fairhaven Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fairhaven Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 36%
I 90 West
101 mi · 35%
I 5 North
47.5 mi · 17%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 7%
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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.9 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
02h 43m from Pasco
Leave By
6:06 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pasco and Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.8 miles (460 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from Pasco and 143.1 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 6:06 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.80 one way or $105.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pasco and Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near 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 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 Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 215.96 mi (347.55 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

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

#2 Burlington

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Population9,543
Coordinates48.4756600, -122.3254400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasco (-119.10057, 46.23958)
End: Burlington (-122.32544, 48.47566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.09 gal
38.18 L · about $52.80
Round trip
$105.60
20.18 gal · 76.36 L
Estimated CO2
89.7 kg one way
Round trip: 179.3 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.80 $105.60
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.17 $112.34
Premium $5.77 $58.23 $116.46
Diesel $5.47 $55.16 $110.32

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Pasco and Burlington. The current time is 01:03:03.

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.