How far is Pasco, WA from Cottage Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Cottage Lake, WA is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.6 miles (281 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasco and Cottage Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and Cottage Lake.
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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
1 km · 2 min · North 4th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1944 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
99.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
1821 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, Easgate Way
892 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 156th Avenue Southeast, 148th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue College
51 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast Eastgate Way
1011 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Eastgate Way
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Turn right onto 150th Avenue Southeast
146 m · 14 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
904 ft · 26 sec · 148th Avenue Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · 148th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 148th Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · 148th Avenue Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 520 East: Redmond
2454 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Avondale Road
5 mi · 10 min · Avondale Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street
1078 ft · 1 min · Northeast 159th Street
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Turn sharp left onto 195th Place Northeast
127 m · 18 sec · 195th Place Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 195th Place Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasco and Cottage Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
99.3 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Pasco and Chance Light Rain near Cottage Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Cottage Lake?
The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.7 miles from Pasco and 115.1 miles from Cottage Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.6 miles (281 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 8:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.44 one way or $84.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Pasco and Chance Light Rain near Cottage Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Cottage Lake. Straight-line distance: 174.59 mi (280.98 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 Cottage Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 22,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.7442700, -122.0773500 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottage Lake (-122.07735, 47.74427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $42.44 | $84.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $45.15 | $90.30 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $46.80 | $93.61 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $44.34 | $88.67 |
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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