How far is Pasco, WA from Port Townsend, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Port Townsend, WA is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
282.23 mi
06h 23m
Flight
215.3 mi
346.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.3 mi
Kilometers
346.49 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.23 mi
Kilometers
454.21 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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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 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Townsend
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasco
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Port Townsend
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pasco
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Pasco
140.9 mi
03h 11m
To Port Townsend
141.4 mi
03h 11m

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
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and Port Townsend.

  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

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    812 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Paine Field Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paine Field Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2170 ft · 45 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  20. 20

    Turn right

    759 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    1439 ft · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  23. 23

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    708 ft · 40 sec · Ferry Dock

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 525

    22 mi · 33 min · State Route 525

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Route 20

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 20

  26. 26

    Continue on South Engle Road

    1226 ft · 1 min · South Engle Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Engle Road

    72 m · 8 sec · Engle Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    701 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Route 20

    28 m · 2 sec · State Route 20

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry

    5.8 mi · 35 min · Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry

  31. 31

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    732 ft · 38 sec · Ferry Dock

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    1836 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Quincy Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · Quincy Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    846 ft · 23 sec · Jefferson Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Tyler Street

    730 ft · 20 sec · Tyler Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tyler Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 36%
I 90 West
101 mi · 36%
I 405 North
25.2 mi · 9%
State Route 525
22 mi · 8%
I 182
11.8 mi · 4%
Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.78 mi · 2%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.9 mi
215.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
03h 11m from Pasco
Leave By
11:12 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Port Townsend?

The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Pasco and 141.4 miles from Port Townsend.

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

The direct path is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.12 one way or $104.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 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 Port Townsend.

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Port Townsend. Straight-line distance: 215.3 mi (346.49 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Port Townsend

#2 Port Townsend

City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Washington

Population9,973
Coordinates48.1170400, -122.7604500
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasco (-119.10057, 46.23958)
End: Port Townsend (-122.76045, 48.11704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.7 L · about $52.12
Round trip
$104.24
19.92 gal · 75.4 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.12 $104.24
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.45 $110.89
Premium $5.77 $57.48 $114.96
Diesel $5.47 $54.45 $108.90

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 Port Townsend. The current time is 00:59:37.

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.