How far is Pasco, WA from Chehalis, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Chehalis, WA is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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
231.37 mi
04h 33m
Flight
186.19 mi
299.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.19 mi
Kilometers
299.65 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.37 mi
Kilometers
372.35 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chehalis
Thu, Apr 16, 10:18 PM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Fri, Apr 17, 2:52 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 Chehalis
Thu, Apr 16, 10:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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
Tieton
WA

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

From Pasco
115.5 mi
02h 16m
To Chehalis
115.9 mi
02h 16m

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

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street: White Pass, Chinook Pass, Naches

    725 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West: Naches, White Pass

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Southwest Parkland Drive

    1898 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Parkland Drive

    1213 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Parkland Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest 13th Street

    1670 ft · 54 sec · Southwest 13th Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Market Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Market Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
70.9 mi · 31%
US 12 west
17.7 mi · 8%
I 182
11.8 mi · 5%
I 5 North
7.81 mi · 3%
Lewis and Clark Trail
1.28 mi · 1%
North 4th Avenue
1 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

119 mi · 02h 22m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tieton
02h 16m from Pasco
Leave By
7:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pasco and Slight Chance Light Rain near Chehalis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Tieton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Pasco and 115.9 miles from Chehalis.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 7:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.75 one way or $85.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pasco and Slight Chance Light Rain near Chehalis.

Stop Ideas Near Tieton

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

87 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

91 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

100 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

101 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Chehalis. Straight-line distance: 186.19 mi (299.65 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

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

#2 Chehalis

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

Population7,825
Coordinates46.6620500, -122.9640200
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasco (-119.10057, 46.23958)
End: Chehalis (-122.96402, 46.66205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.91 L · about $42.75
Round trip
$85.51
16.34 gal · 61.82 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $42.75 $85.51
Mid-grade $5.57 $45.48 $90.96
Premium $5.77 $47.15 $94.30
Diesel $5.47 $44.67 $89.33

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 Chehalis. The current time is 17:44:13.

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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.