How far is Pasco, WA from Prairie Ridge, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA is about 206 miles (331.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
206.01 mi
04h 36m
Flight
157.21 mi
253.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.21 mi
Kilometers
253.01 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.01 mi
Kilometers
331.54 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasco
2026-04-23T04:44
Arrive Prairie Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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
Tieton
WA

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

From Pasco
102.8 mi
02h 18m
To Prairie Ridge
103.1 mi
02h 18m

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
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and Prairie Ridge.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street: White Pass, Chinook Pass, Naches

    725 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West: Naches, White Pass

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    100 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East

    29 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 214th Avenue East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 214th Avenue East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 128th Street Court East

    890 ft · 38 sec · 128th Street Court East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 211th Avenue Court East

    752 ft · 26 sec · 211th Avenue Court East

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 211th Avenue Court East

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12 west
118 mi · 57%
I 82 West
70.9 mi · 34%
I 182
11.8 mi · 6%
214th Avenue East
1.93 mi · 1%
Lewis and Clark Trail
1.28 mi · 1%
North 4th Avenue
1 mi
Longest Stretch

US 12 West

Continue straight

100 mi · 02h 32m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tieton
02h 18m from Pasco
Leave By
7:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Prairie Ridge?

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.5 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Tieton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Pasco and 103.1 miles from Prairie Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 7:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.04 one way or $76.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 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 Prairie Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Tieton

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

87 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

91 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

100 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

101 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Prairie Ridge. Straight-line distance: 157.21 mi (253.01 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Prairie Ridge

#2 Prairie Ridge

Census designated place

Population11,464
Coordinates47.1376000, -122.1487300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasco (-119.10057, 46.23958)
End: Prairie Ridge (-122.14873, 47.1376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.52 L · about $38.04
Round trip
$76.09
14.54 gal · 55.04 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $38.04 $76.09
Mid-grade $5.57 $40.47 $80.94
Premium $5.77 $41.96 $83.91
Diesel $5.47 $39.75 $79.49

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 Prairie Ridge. The current time is 04:44:13.

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.