How far is Pasco, WA from College Place, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to College Place, WA is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.35 mi
00h 56m
Flight
36.54 mi
58.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.54 mi
Kilometers
58.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.35 mi
Kilometers
72.98 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Place
Thu, Apr 16, 8:03 PM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasco
2026-04-16T19:06
Arrive College Place
Thu, Apr 16, 8:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pasco
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Finley
WA

City in North Dakota

From Pasco
22.6 mi
00h 28m
To College Place
22.7 mi
00h 28m

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

Slight Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and College Place.

  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

    2695 ft · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    40.2 mi · 47 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Spalding Road

    935 ft · 25 sec · Spalding Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Highway 12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wallula Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Wallula Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    32 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North College Avenue

    894 ft · 23 sec · North College Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Avenue

    1657 ft · 40 sec · North College Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Whitman Drive

    19 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewis and Clark Trail
40.2 mi · 89%
Wallula Avenue
2.16 mi · 5%
Old Highway 12
1.21 mi · 3%
North 4th Avenue
0.73 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
West Court Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lewis and Clark Trail

Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

40.2 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finley
00h 28m from Pasco
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pasco and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near College Place.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pasco to College Place?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Pasco and 22.7 miles from College Place.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pasco and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near College Place.

Stop Ideas Near Finley

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

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

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

10 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

54 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

57 mi away
320 SW Court Street
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

107 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and College Place. Straight-line distance: 36.54 mi (58.81 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
College Place

#2 College Place

City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States

Population9,491
Coordinates46.0493000, -118.3883000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasco (-119.10057, 46.23958)
End: College Place (-118.3883, 46.0493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.75
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.37 $16.75
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.91 $17.81
Premium $5.77 $9.23 $18.47
Diesel $5.47 $8.75 $17.49

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 College Place. The current time is 19:06:10.

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.