How far is Pasco, WA from Clarkston, WA?
The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Clarkston, WA is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.8 miles (159 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasco and Clarkston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and Clarkston.
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Start on North 8th Avenue
640 ft · 32 sec · North 8th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Court Street
1439 ft · 45 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
2695 ft · 1 min · North 4th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
8.5 mi · 10 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right
1605 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Route 124
4 m · 1 sec · State Route 124
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 124
35.5 mi · 53 min · State Route 124
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Continue on West Second Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Second Street
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Continue on State Highway 124
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on West 2nd Street
2304 ft · 41 sec · West 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
44 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Preston Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Preston Avenue
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right
43 mi · 54 min
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1325 ft · 45 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasco and Clarkston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Preston Avenue
Take the exit slight right
43 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Pasco and Chance Light Rain near Clarkston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Clarkston?
The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Waitsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Pasco and 67.1 miles from Clarkston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.8 miles (159 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 10:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.75 one way or $49.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Pasco and Chance Light Rain near Clarkston.
Stop Ideas Near Waitsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waitsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Clarkston. Straight-line distance: 98.8 mi (159 km).
#1 Pasco
The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.
| Population | 77,095 |
| Coordinates | 46.2395800, -119.1005700 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarkston
City in Washington
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 46.4162900, -117.0455700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarkston (-117.04557, 46.41629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.33 | $52.66 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.30 | $54.59 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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