How far is Pasco, WA from Kirkland, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.11 mi
03h 34m
Flight
177.2 mi
285.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.2 mi
Kilometers
285.18 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.11 mi
Kilometers
347.79 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasco
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Kirkland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pasco
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Pasco
113.1 mi
01h 47m
To Kirkland
103 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and Kirkland.

  1. 1

    Start on North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 30 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

    1 km · 2 min · North 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland

    2063 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1699 ft · 49 sec · 7th Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 47%
I 90 West
101 mi · 47%
I 182
11.8 mi · 5%
I 405 North
6.76 mi · 3%
Lewis and Clark Trail
1.28 mi · 1%
Northeast 85th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

101 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
177.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
01h 47m from Pasco
Leave By
9:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Pasco and Mostly Sunny near Kirkland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Kirkland?

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Pasco and 103 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.93 one way or $79.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Pasco and Mostly Sunny near Kirkland.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 177.2 mi (285.18 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.87 L · about $39.93
Round trip
$79.86
15.26 gal · 57.74 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $39.93 $79.86
Mid-grade $5.57 $42.48 $84.95
Premium $5.77 $44.03 $88.07
Diesel $5.47 $41.71 $83.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pasco and Kirkland. The current time is 01:14:41.

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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.