How far is Pullman, WA from Pasco, WA?

The driving distance from Pullman, WA to Pasco, WA is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.1 mi
02h 16m
Flight
97.49 mi
156.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.49 mi
Kilometers
156.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.1 mi
Kilometers
215.82 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM PDT
Return by in Pullman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pullman
2026-04-23T02:46
Arrive Pasco
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pullman
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Washtucna
WA

Town of the United States

From Pullman
66.4 mi
01h 08m
To Pasco
67.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Kamiaken Street

    112 m · 14 sec · Northeast Kamiaken Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast Olsen Street

    109 m · 12 sec · Northeast Olsen Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Davis Way

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Davis Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Davis Way

    1.4 km · 1 min · Davis Way

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    795 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Fairview Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Almota Road

    1072 ft · 30 sec · West Almota Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward US 395 South: Pasco

    2419 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    42.5 mi · 46 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

    3076 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1640 ft · 23 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail

  16. 16

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

    1391 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 4th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1439 ft · 43 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
42.5 mi · 32%
Davis Way
13.5 mi · 10%
Colfax Airport Road
3.05 mi · 2%
Northwest Davis Way
1.58 mi · 1%
North 4th Avenue
0.89 mi · 1%
West Fairview Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

68.6 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
97.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washtucna
01h 08m from Pullman
Leave By
1:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pullman and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Pasco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Washtucna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Pullman and 67.7 miles from Pasco.

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

The direct path is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.75 one way or $49.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pullman and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Pasco.

Stop Ideas Near Washtucna

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

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

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

41 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Colfax, Washington

73 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

77 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

81 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pullman and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 97.49 mi (156.9 km).

Pullman

#1 Pullman

City in eastern Washington

Population34,336
Coordinates46.7312700, -117.1796200
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Pasco

#2 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.179198, 46.731327)
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.91 L · about $24.75
Round trip
$49.50
9.46 gal · 35.82 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.75 $49.50
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.33 $52.66
Premium $5.77 $27.30 $54.59
Diesel $5.47 $25.86 $51.72

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 Pullman and Pasco. The current time is 02:46:26.

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.