How far is Yelm, WA from Pasco, WA?
The driving distance from Yelm, WA to Pasco, WA is about 239 miles (384.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Yakima County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yelm and Pasco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yelm and Pasco.
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Start on the route
17 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
50 m · 13 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Yelm Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · East Yelm Avenue
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Continue on State Route 507
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 507
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Continue on Spanaway McKenna Highway
2510 ft · 1 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 702 South
9.3 mi · 13 min · State Route 702 South
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Turn right onto Mountain Highway East
19.2 mi · 29 min · Mountain Highway East
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Turn right onto State Route 7
13.7 mi · 19 min · State Route 7
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Continue on Morton Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Morton Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
3020 ft · 57 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
87.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Continue straight
23.5 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
14.5 mi · 16 min
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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 Yelm and Pasco.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
87.6 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Yelm and Sunny near Pasco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yelm to Pasco?
The road trip is about 239 miles (384.6 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Tieton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Yelm and 119.6 miles from Pasco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.11 one way or $88.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yelm and Sunny near Pasco.
Stop Ideas Near Tieton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yelm and Pasco. Straight-line distance: 173.36 mi (278.99 km).
#1 Yelm
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,591 |
| Coordinates | 46.9420400, -122.6059600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $44.11 | $88.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $46.93 | $93.86 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $48.65 | $97.30 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $46.09 | $92.17 |
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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