How far is Pasco, WA from Minnehaha, WA?
The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Minnehaha, WA is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Minnehaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and Minnehaha.
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Start on North 8th Avenue
640 ft · 36 sec · North 8th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Court Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Court Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
2.8 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on North US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
33.4 mi · 38 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Portland
3223 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.3 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
1891 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
1811 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue
76 m · 4 sec
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Continue on WA 500 West, WA 500 East
903 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 500 West
1727 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 500 West: City Center
1359 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 15th Avenue
1700 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 15th Avenue
2151 ft · 1 min · Northeast 15th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 49th Street
1996 ft · 1 min · Northeast 49th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 22nd Avenue
832 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 22nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 51st Street
17 m · 2 sec · Northeast 51st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 51st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasco and Minnehaha.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Pasco and Mostly Sunny near Minnehaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Minnehaha?
The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Goldendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Pasco and 112 miles from Minnehaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 8:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.29 one way or $82.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 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 Minnehaha.
Stop Ideas Near Goldendale
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 Goldendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Minnehaha. Straight-line distance: 175.1 mi (281.79 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 Minnehaha
Census-designated place in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,771 |
| Coordinates | 45.6590100, -122.6487100 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minnehaha (-122.64871, 45.65901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $41.29 | $82.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $43.92 | $87.85 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $45.53 | $91.07 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $43.13 | $86.27 |
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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