How far is Port Townsend, WA from Pasco, WA?

The driving distance from Port Townsend, WA to Pasco, WA is about 306.2 miles (492.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
306.24 mi
05h 23m
Flight
215.3 mi
346.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.3 mi
Kilometers
346.49 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.24 mi
Kilometers
492.84 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM PDT
Return by in Port Townsend
Thu, Apr 23, 10:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Townsend
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Townsend
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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Port Townsend
140.9 mi
02h 41m
To Pasco
165.3 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Townsend and Pasco.

  1. 1

    Start on Tyler Street

    730 ft · 20 sec · Tyler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    846 ft · 23 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Quincy Street

    583 ft · 18 sec · Quincy Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1836 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ferry Dock

    29 m · 3 sec · Ferry Dock

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ferry Dock

    147 m · 10 sec · Ferry Dock

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Port Townsend Slip 2

    48 m · 3 sec · Port Townsend Slip 2

  8. 8

    Continue on Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry

    5.8 mi · 35 min · Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 20

    73 m · 8 sec · State Route 20

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Engle Road

    158 m · 18 sec · South Engle Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 20

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 20

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Route 525

    22 mi · 33 min · State Route 525

  13. 13

    Continue on 2

    125 m · 9 sec · 2

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ferry Dock

    61 m · 11 sec · Ferry Dock

  15. 15

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2190 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2113 ft · 44 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Paine Field Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue

    3107 ft · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1439 ft · 43 sec · Court Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 33%
I 90 East
101 mi · 33%
Mukilteo Speedway
26.2 mi · 9%
State Route 525
22 mi · 7%
I‑182 east
14.5 mi · 5%
Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 52m

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.9 mi
215.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
02h 41m from Port Townsend
Leave By
6:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Port Townsend and Rain Likely near Pasco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Townsend to Pasco?

The road trip is about 306.2 miles (492.8 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Port Townsend and 165.3 miles from Pasco.

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

The direct path is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.9 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 6:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.57 one way or $113.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Port Townsend and Rain Likely near Pasco.

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cle Elum, 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 Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Townsend and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 215.3 mi (346.49 km).

Port Townsend

#1 Port Townsend

City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Washington

Population9,973
Coordinates48.1170400, -122.7604500
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Pasco

#2 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Tyler Street (-122.760391, 48.117064)
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.81 gal
40.91 L · about $56.57
Round trip
$113.14
21.62 gal · 81.82 L
Estimated CO2
96.1 kg one way
Round trip: 192.1 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $56.57 $113.14
Mid-grade $5.57 $60.18 $120.36
Premium $5.77 $62.38 $124.77
Diesel $5.47 $59.10 $118.20

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 Port Townsend and Pasco. The current time is 23:25:44.

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.