How far is Pasco, WA from Tukwila, WA?
The driving distance from Pasco, WA to Tukwila, WA is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasco and Tukwila.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco and Tukwila.
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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
101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 181 South: Tukwila, Tukwila Station, West Valley Highway
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Interurban Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · Interurban Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 141st Place
136 m · 13 sec · South 141st Place
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Continue on 58th Avenue South
801 ft · 24 sec · 58th Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 144th Street
14 m · 2 sec · South 144th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 144th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasco and Tukwila.
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
101 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Rain Likely leaving Pasco and Light Rain Likely near Tukwila.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasco to Tukwila?
The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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 114.6 miles from Pasco and 115.1 miles from Tukwila.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 8:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.39 one way or $84.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Pasco and Light Rain Likely near Tukwila.
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 Tukwila. Straight-line distance: 171.94 mi (276.71 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 Tukwila
City in Washington
| Population | 20,256 |
| Coordinates | 47.4739900, -122.2609600 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tukwila (-122.26096, 47.47399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $42.39 | $84.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $45.09 | $90.19 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $46.75 | $93.49 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $44.28 | $88.57 |
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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