How far is Pasco, WA from Steilacoom, WA?
The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Steilacoom, WA is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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 04h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasco and Steilacoom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and Steilacoom.
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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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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South 72 Street, South 84 Street
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South 72nd Street, South 84th Street
1729 ft · 49 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tacoma Mall Boulevard
3077 ft · 1 min · Tacoma Mall Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto South Tacoma Way
1440 ft · 37 sec · South Tacoma Way
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
5.3 mi · 11 min · Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
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Turn right onto Puyallup Street
93 m · 10 sec · Puyallup Street
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Turn straight onto Rainier Street
2393 ft · 1 min · Rainier Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rainier Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasco and Steilacoom.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Pasco and Mostly Sunny near Steilacoom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Steilacoom?
The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 125 miles from Pasco and 125.5 miles from Steilacoom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.6 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 7:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.26 one way or $92.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pasco and Mostly Sunny near Steilacoom.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasco and Steilacoom. Straight-line distance: 177.92 mi (286.34 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 Steilacoom
Town in Washington, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 47.1698200, -122.6026300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steilacoom (-122.60263, 47.16982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $46.26 | $92.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $49.21 | $98.42 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $51.02 | $102.03 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $48.33 | $96.66 |
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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