How far is Spokane, WA from Pasco, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane, WA to Pasco, WA is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and Pasco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and Pasco.
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Start on South Gorge Trail
48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street
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Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue
643 ft · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue
57 m · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
3076 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1640 ft · 23 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
1391 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North 4th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Court Street
1439 ft · 43 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
640 ft · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and Pasco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Spokane 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 Spokane to Pasco?
The road trip is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Ritzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Spokane and 67.8 miles from Pasco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.01 one way or $50.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane and Rain Likely near Pasco.
Stop Ideas Near Ritzville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ritzville Park
Ritzville City Hall
Ritzville Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ritzville.
Ritzville, Washington
Moses Lake, Washington
Colfax, Washington
Ephrata
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 125.86 mi (202.55 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pasco
The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.
| Population | 77,095 |
| Coordinates | 46.2395800, -119.1005700 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $25.01 | $50.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.61 | $53.22 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.59 | $55.17 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.13 | $52.26 |
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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