How far is Wenatchee, WA from Pasco, WA?
The driving distance from Wenatchee, WA to Pasco, WA is about 137 miles (220.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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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 22m.
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.
City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wenatchee and Pasco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wenatchee and Pasco.
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Start on Orondo Avenue
700 ft · 35 sec · Orondo Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chelan Avenue
2325 ft · 1 min · South Chelan Avenue
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Turn slight left onto State Route 285
601 ft · 17 sec · State Route 285
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Turn straight onto South Mission Street
2574 ft · 1 min · South Mission Street
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Turn left
2432 ft · 50 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward State Route 28
956 ft · 27 sec · State Route 28
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Merge slight right onto State Route 28
25.6 mi · 33 min · State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Trail Road
5 m · 1 sec · White Trail Road
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Exit the roundabout onto White Trail Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road
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Turn right onto State Route 281
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 281
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Take the exit right toward I 90 West
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Richland
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Route 243
14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 243
29 m · 2 sec · State Route 243
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243
39.9 mi · 51 min · State Route 243
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
95 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Vantage Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Vantage Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
104 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway
13.9 mi · 17 min · Bypass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue
3107 ft · 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 Wenatchee 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.
State Route 243
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243
39.9 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Light Rain leaving Wenatchee and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Pasco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wenatchee to Pasco?
The road trip is about 137 miles (220.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Mattawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Wenatchee and 70.8 miles from Pasco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.30 one way or $48.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Wenatchee and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Pasco.
Stop Ideas Near Mattawa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mattawa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wenatchee and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 99.8 mi (160.62 km).
#1 Wenatchee
City in Chelan County, Washington
| Population | 34,219 |
| Coordinates | 47.4234600, -120.3103500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $5.03 | $24.30 | $48.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $25.54 | $51.08 |
| Premium | $5.55 | $26.83 | $53.65 |
| Diesel | $7.16 | $34.59 | $69.18 |
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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