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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.71 mi
04h 19m
Flight
171.94 mi
276.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.94 mi
Kilometers
276.71 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.71 mi
Kilometers
369.69 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tukwila
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM PDT
Return by in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasco
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Tukwila
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 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
114.6 mi
02h 09m
To Tukwila
115.1 mi
02h 09m

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
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SSW

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.

  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

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 181 South: Tukwila, Tukwila Station, West Valley Highway

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Interurban Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Interurban Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 141st Place

    136 m · 13 sec · South 141st Place

  17. 17

    Continue on 58th Avenue South

    801 ft · 24 sec · 58th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 144th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · South 144th Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 44%
I 90 West
101 mi · 44%
I 182
11.8 mi · 5%
I 405 South
10.2 mi · 4%
Lewis and Clark Trail
1.28 mi · 1%
North 4th Avenue
1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
171.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 09m from Pasco
Leave By
8:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Tukwila. Straight-line distance: 171.94 mi (276.71 km).

Pasco

#1 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

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

#2 Tukwila

City in Washington

Population20,256
Coordinates47.4739900, -122.2609600
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasco (-119.10057, 46.23958)
End: Tukwila (-122.26096, 47.47399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.68 L · about $42.39
Round trip
$84.77
16.2 gal · 61.36 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pasco and Tukwila. The current time is 21:05:19.

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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.