How far is Walla Walla, WA from Pasco, WA?

The driving distance from Walla Walla, WA to Pasco, WA is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.5 mi
00h 54m
Flight
38.22 mi
61.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.22 mi
Kilometers
61.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.5 mi
Kilometers
78.06 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasco
Sun, Apr 19, 10:52 AM PDT
Return by in Walla Walla
Sun, Apr 19, 11:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walla Walla
2026-04-19T09:58
Arrive Pasco
Sun, Apr 19, 10:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walla Walla
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Finley
WA

City in North Dakota

From Walla Walla
23.9 mi
00h 27m
To Pasco
24.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 5th Avenue

    572 ft · 23 sec · South 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Rose Street

    1518 ft · 30 sec · West Rose Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 9th Avenue

    1925 ft · 38 sec · North 9th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Myra Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Northeast Myra Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Myra Road

    840 ft · 11 sec · Northeast Myra Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2185 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    88 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

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

    1391 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 4th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1439 ft · 43 sec · Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    640 ft · 28 sec · North 8th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Myra Road
44.9 mi · 93%
West Pine Street
0.95 mi · 2%
North 4th Avenue
0.89 mi · 2%
North 9th Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
West Rose Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Myra Road

Merge slight left

26.8 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finley
00h 27m from Walla Walla
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Walla Walla and Chance Light Rain near Pasco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Walla Walla and 24.6 miles from Pasco.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Walla Walla and Chance Light Rain near Pasco.

Stop Ideas Near Finley

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

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

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

10 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

54 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

57 mi away
320 SW Court Street
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

107 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walla Walla and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 38.22 mi (61.51 km).

Walla Walla

#1 Walla Walla

City in Washington, United States

Population33,096
Coordinates46.0645800, -118.3430200
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Pasco

#2 Pasco

The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.

Population77,095
Coordinates46.2395800, -119.1005700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5th Avenue (-118.342865, 46.064638)
End: North 8th Avenue (-119.100625, 46.239581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.90
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.95 $17.90
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $5.77 $9.87 $19.74
Diesel $5.47 $9.35 $18.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Walla Walla and Pasco. The current time is 09:58:10.

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.