How far is Pasco, WA from Moses Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Moses Lake, WA is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Franklin 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 Moses Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and Moses Lake.
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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
2695 ft · 1 min · North 4th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1473 ft · 21 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
23 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 17 North: Mesa, Moses Lake
2132 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Pepiot Road
28.2 mi · 42 min · Pepiot Road
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Continue on State Route 17
16.2 mi · 23 min · State Route 17
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Continue on South Pioneer Way
1.4 km · 1 min · South Pioneer Way
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Turn left onto East Hill Street
1703 ft · 36 sec · East Hill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Division Street
1 km · 1 min · South Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasco and Moses Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pepiot Road
Turn left onto Pepiot Road
28.2 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Likely leaving Pasco and Chance Rain Showers near Moses Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Moses Lake?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Connell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Pasco and 35.7 miles from Moses Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Pasco and Chance Rain Showers near Moses Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Connell
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 Connell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Moses Lake. Straight-line distance: 62.11 mi (99.95 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 Moses Lake
City in Washington
| Population | 24,274 |
| Coordinates | 47.1301400, -119.2780800 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moses Lake (-119.27808, 47.13014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $13.19 | $26.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $14.54 | $29.09 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
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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