How far is Pasco, WA from Kelso, WA?
The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Kelso, WA is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Yakima County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasco and Kelso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and Kelso.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street: White Pass, Chinook Pass, Naches
725 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West: Naches, White Pass
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
118.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit right toward I 5 South: Portland
910 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Kelso Avenue
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Kelso Avenue
3274 ft · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue
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Continue on North Pacific Avenue
900 ft · 32 sec · North Pacific Avenue
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Turn left onto Cowlitz Way
532 ft · 16 sec · Cowlitz Way
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Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasco and Kelso.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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119 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Rain Likely leaving Pasco and Light Rain Likely near Kelso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Kelso?
The road trip is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 125.1 miles from Pasco and 125.6 miles from Kelso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 7:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.31 one way or $92.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Pasco and Light Rain Likely near Kelso.
Stop Ideas Near Tieton
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 Tieton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Kelso. Straight-line distance: 182.22 mi (293.25 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 Kelso
Town and parish in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Population | 12,438 |
| Coordinates | 46.1467800, -122.9084400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kelso (-122.90844, 46.14678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $46.31 | $92.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $49.27 | $98.54 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $51.07 | $102.15 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $48.38 | $96.77 |
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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