How far is Pasco, WA from Ridgefield, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Ridgefield, WA is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
233.69 mi
04h 31m
Flight
177.15 mi
285.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.15 mi
Kilometers
285.09 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.69 mi
Kilometers
376.08 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgefield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasco
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Ridgefield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 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
Goldendale
WA

City in Washington state

From Pasco
116.6 mi
02h 15m
To Ridgefield
117.1 mi
02h 15m

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
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 36 sec · North 8th Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Court Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Court Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on North US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

  6. 6

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    33.4 mi · 38 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Portland

    3223 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

    1891 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

    1811 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, Ridgefield

    1657 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pioneer Street

    1404 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    57 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1465 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1402 ft · 34 sec · Pioneer Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    40 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    2514 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 5th Avenue

    29 m · 4 sec · South 5th Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 68%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
33.4 mi · 14%
I 205 North
21 mi · 9%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.3 mi · 5%
Pioneer Street
2.86 mi · 1%
Lewis and Clark Trail
2.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
177.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldendale
02h 15m from Pasco
Leave By
7:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Pasco and Light Rain near Ridgefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 116.6 miles from Pasco and 117.1 miles from Ridgefield.

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

The direct path is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 7:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.12 one way or $86.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goldendale

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

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

RAIL

Wishram

21 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

37 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

52 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

56 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 177.15 mi (285.09 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

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

#2 Ridgefield

City in Washington, United States

Population11,278
Coordinates45.8151100, -122.7426000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasco (-119.10057, 46.23958)
End: Ridgefield (-122.7426, 45.81511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.21 L · about $43.12
Round trip
$86.24
16.48 gal · 62.42 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $43.12 $86.24
Mid-grade $5.57 $45.87 $91.74
Premium $5.77 $47.55 $95.11
Diesel $5.47 $45.05 $90.10

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 Ridgefield. The current time is 22:45:40.

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.