How far is Pasco, WA from Ellensburg, WA?
The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Ellensburg, WA is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Yakima County, Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasco and Ellensburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and Ellensburg.
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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
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canyon Road, Ellensburg
2391 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Canyon Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Canyon Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
66 m · 7 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasco and Ellensburg.
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 82 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
70.9 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Pasco and Sunny near Ellensburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Ellensburg?
The road trip is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Pasco and 60.1 miles from Ellensburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 1:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Pasco and Sunny near Ellensburg.
Stop Ideas Near Granger
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 Granger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Ellensburg. Straight-line distance: 86.33 mi (138.93 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 Ellensburg
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,576 |
| Coordinates | 46.9965100, -120.5478500 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellensburg (-120.54785, 46.99651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $23.60 | $47.21 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $24.47 | $48.94 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $23.18 | $46.36 |
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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