How far is Pasco, WA from Spanaway, WA?

The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Spanaway, WA is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (271.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
249.94 mi
04h 50m
Flight
168.96 mi
271.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.96 mi
Kilometers
271.91 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.94 mi
Kilometers
402.24 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spanaway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasco
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Spanaway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 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
124.8 mi
02h 25m
To Spanaway
125.1 mi
02h 25m

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
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Valley Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 7: Parkland, Spanaway, Pacific Avenue

    1104 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 108th Street South

    656 ft · 19 sec · 108th Street South

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue South

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Pacific Avenue South

  23. 23

    Continue on Pacific Avenue South

    52 m · 6 sec · Pacific Avenue South

  24. 24

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 41%
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 34%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 10%
I 182
11.8 mi · 5%
WA 512 West
10.1 mi · 4%
Valley Freeway
7.92 mi · 3%
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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.9 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 25m from Pasco
Leave By
7:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Pasco and Light Rain Likely near Spanaway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 124.8 miles from Pasco and 125.1 miles from Spanaway.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (271.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.9 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.16 one way or $92.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Spanaway. Straight-line distance: 168.96 mi (271.91 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

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

#2 Spanaway

Census designated place

Population27,227
Coordinates47.1039900, -122.4345700
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasco (-119.10057, 46.23958)
End: Spanaway (-122.43457, 47.10399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.39 L · about $46.16
Round trip
$92.31
17.64 gal · 66.78 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $46.16 $92.31
Mid-grade $5.57 $49.10 $98.20
Premium $5.77 $50.90 $101.80
Diesel $5.47 $48.22 $96.44

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 Spanaway. The current time is 22:53:44.

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.