How far is Pasco, WA from Shelton, WA?
The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Shelton, WA is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Yakima 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 Shelton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and Shelton.
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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
1 km · 2 min · North 4th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1944 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street: White Pass, Chinook Pass, Naches
725 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West: Naches, White Pass
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit right toward I 5 North: Seattle
35.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
2444 ft · 59 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Shelton, Port Angeles
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1630 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Southeast State Route 3
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast State Route 3
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Continue on Olympic Highway South
1 mi · 2 min · Olympic Highway South
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Continue on South 1st Street
2668 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Cedar Street
93 m · 16 sec · West Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
66 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasco and Shelton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn left
119 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pasco and Mostly Sunny near Shelton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Shelton?
The road trip is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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 138.7 miles from Pasco and 139.2 miles from Shelton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 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 6:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.28 one way or $102.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pasco and Mostly Sunny near Shelton.
Stop Ideas Near Tieton
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 Tieton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Shelton. Straight-line distance: 201.06 mi (323.57 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 Shelton
County seat of Mason County, Washington, United States
| Population | 10,955 |
| Coordinates | 47.2150900, -123.1007100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelton (-123.10071, 47.21509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $51.28 | $102.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $54.56 | $109.11 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $56.56 | $113.11 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $53.58 | $107.15 |
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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