How far is Pasco, WA from Puyallup, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Puyallup, WA is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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
238.46 mi
04h 33m
Flight
164.73 mi
265.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.73 mi
Kilometers
265.11 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.46 mi
Kilometers
383.77 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Puyallup
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasco
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Puyallup
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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
119.1 mi
02h 16m
To Puyallup
119.4 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup

    970 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    9 mi · 11 min · Valley Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, Tacoma

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue Southeast

    858 ft · 28 sec · 7th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn right

    92 m · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    16 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    640 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 43%
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 36%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 10%
I 182
11.8 mi · 5%
Valley Freeway
9.01 mi · 4%
WA 167 South
1.84 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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.8 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 16m from Pasco
Leave By
7:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Pasco and Light Rain Likely near Puyallup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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 119.1 miles from Pasco and 119.4 miles from Puyallup.

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

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 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 7:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.01 one way or $88.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Pasco and Light Rain Likely near Puyallup.

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 Puyallup. Straight-line distance: 164.73 mi (265.11 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

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

#2 Puyallup

The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population42,569
Coordinates47.1853800, -122.2929000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasco (-119.10057, 46.23958)
End: Puyallup (-122.2929, 47.18538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.85 L · about $44.01
Round trip
$88.02
16.82 gal · 63.7 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $44.01 $88.02
Mid-grade $5.57 $46.82 $93.64
Premium $5.77 $48.53 $97.07
Diesel $5.47 $45.98 $91.95

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 Puyallup. The current time is 21:05:09.

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.