How far is West Pasco, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from West Pasco, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.4 mi
03h 36m
Flight
172.3 mi
277.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.3 mi
Kilometers
277.29 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.4 mi
Kilometers
357.92 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Mon, Jun 1, 3:16 PM PDT
Return by in West Pasco
Mon, Jun 1, 6:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Pasco
2026-06-01T11:39
Arrive Vancouver
Mon, Jun 1, 3:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Pasco
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
Goldendale
WA

City in Washington state

From West Pasco
111.3 mi
01h 48m
To Vancouver
111.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Pasco and Vancouver.

  1. 1

    Start on Pearl Street

    668 ft · 54 sec · Pearl Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Road 72

    1332 ft · 51 sec · Road 72

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1274 ft · 27 sec · West Court Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Court Street

    42 m · 2 sec · West Court Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Court Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Court Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on North US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

  9. 9

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    33.4 mi · 38 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Portland

    3223 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

    1891 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

    1811 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas

    1217 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center

    1674 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 West

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    2606 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    137 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain Boulevard

    722 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    31 m · 3 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 71%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
33.4 mi · 15%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.3 mi · 5%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.36 mi · 2%
I 205 North
4.51 mi · 2%
West Court Street
2.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Continue on Columbia River Highway

158 mi · 02h 56m

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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
172.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldendale
01h 48m from West Pasco
Leave By
9:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Pasco and Sunny near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Pasco to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Goldendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from West Pasco and 111.2 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 9:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.08 one way or $82.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Pasco and Sunny near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Goldendale

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

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

RAIL

Wishram

21 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

37 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

52 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

56 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Pasco and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 172.3 mi (277.29 km).

West Pasco

#1 West Pasco

Census designated place in Franklin County, Washington

Population3,739
Coordinates46.2454100, -119.1827900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Road 68 (-119.180201, 46.245363)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.71 L · about $41.08
Round trip
$82.16
15.7 gal · 59.42 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $41.08 $82.16
Mid-grade $5.57 $43.70 $87.40
Premium $5.77 $45.30 $90.60
Diesel $5.47 $42.92 $85.83

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between West Pasco and Vancouver. The current time is 11:39:46.

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.