How far is Pasco, WA from Lake Forest Park, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Lake Forest Park, WA is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
236.05 mi
04h 31m
Flight
182.87 mi
294.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.87 mi
Kilometers
294.3 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.05 mi
Kilometers
379.89 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Forest Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasco
2026-04-19T02:59
Arrive Lake Forest Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Pasco
117.8 mi
02h 15m
To Lake Forest Park
118.2 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pasco and Lake Forest Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and Lake Forest Park.

  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

    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

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 522 West: Bothell

    651 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bothell Way Northeast

    675 ft · 18 sec · Bothell Way Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northeast 180th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 180th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on 83rd Place Northeast

    1335 ft · 42 sec · 83rd Place Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast Bothell Way

    2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Bothell Way

  21. 21

    Continue on Bothell Way Northeast

    1634 ft · 35 sec · Bothell Way Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ballinger Way Northeast

    1786 ft · 58 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasco and Lake Forest Park.

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 43%
I 90 West
101 mi · 43%
I 182
11.8 mi · 5%
I 405 North
11.6 mi · 5%
Northeast Bothell Way
1.95 mi · 1%
Lewis and Clark Trail
1.28 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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
182.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 15m from Pasco
Leave By
7:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Pasco and Chance Light Rain near Lake Forest Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Lake Forest Park?

The road trip is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 117.8 miles from Pasco and 118.2 miles from Lake Forest Park.

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

The direct path is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 7:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.59 one way or $87.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Pasco and Chance Light Rain near Lake Forest Park.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Lake Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 182.87 mi (294.3 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Lake Forest Park

#2 Lake Forest Park

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population13,432
Coordinates47.7567600, -122.2809600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasco (-119.10057, 46.23958)
End: Lake Forest Park (-122.28096, 47.75676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.53 L · about $43.59
Round trip
$87.18
16.66 gal · 63.06 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $43.59 $87.18
Mid-grade $5.57 $46.37 $92.75
Premium $5.77 $48.07 $96.14
Diesel $5.47 $45.54 $91.08

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pasco and Lake Forest Park. The current time is 02:59:19.

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.