How far is Pasco, WA from Milton, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Milton, WA is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
234.45 mi
04h 29m
Flight
167.28 mi
269.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.28 mi
Kilometers
269.21 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.45 mi
Kilometers
377.31 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasco
2026-04-23T04:41
Arrive Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 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 mi
02h 14m
To Milton
117.4 mi
02h 14m

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
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 18

    27.9 mi · 36 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 16th Avenue South

    124 m · 9 sec · 16th Avenue South

  15. 15

    Continue on Enchanted Parkway South

    1521 ft · 35 sec · Enchanted Parkway South

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Enchanted Parkway South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Enchanted Parkway South

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto 28th Avenue South

    1737 ft · 43 sec · 28th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto 27th Avenue

    2791 ft · 1 min · 27th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Milton Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Milton Way

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto 16th Avenue

    83 m · 15 sec · 16th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Maine Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 44%
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 37%
State Route 18
27.9 mi · 12%
I 182
11.8 mi · 5%
Enchanted Parkway South
2.01 mi · 1%
Lewis and Clark Trail
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

85.7 mi · 01h 36m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.1 mi
167.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 14m from Pasco
Leave By
8:02 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 miles from Pasco and 117.4 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 8:02 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.28 one way or $86.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 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 Milton.

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 Milton. Straight-line distance: 167.28 mi (269.21 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

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

#2 Milton

City in Washington, USA

Population8,222
Coordinates47.2481600, -122.3129000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasco (-119.10057, 46.23958)
End: Milton (-122.3129, 47.24816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.32 L · about $43.28
Round trip
$86.55
16.54 gal · 62.64 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $43.28 $86.55
Mid-grade $5.57 $46.04 $92.08
Premium $5.77 $47.73 $95.45
Diesel $5.47 $45.21 $90.42

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 Milton. The current time is 04:41:01.

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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.