The drive from Airway Heights, WA to Pasco, WA covers 132.4 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, I 90, South Hayford Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.7 miles on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
66.2 miles from Airway Heights, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 132.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Airway Heights, WA to Pasco, WA covers 132.4 miles and takes about 2h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 73.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Lundstrom Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Lundstrom Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (South Hayford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Lundstrom Street
Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|South Hayford Road
Turn right onto South Hayford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.3 mi into trip|~9m in
Enter roundabout toward I 90 West: Seattle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
6
56.6 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway toward Ritzville, Pasco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
6
131.4 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|North 4th Avenue
Turn right onto North 4th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Airway Heights, WA to Pasco, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Ritzville along the way.
Ritzville
56.6 mi in|~1h 4m|via US 395
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi
1h 19m
I 90
51 mi
54m
South Hayford Road
3.4 mi
5m
West Sunset Highway
1.5 mi
2m
North 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
US 395
0.6 mi
1m
Lewis and Clark Trail
0.3 mi
<1m
Court Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
— 73.7 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Airway Heights, WA and Pasco, WA.
1
Start on West 12th Avenue
42 ft·6 sec·West 12th Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·South Lundstrom Street
3
Turn left onto US 2
1.0 mi·1 min·West Sunset Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
95 ft·1 sec·West Sunset Highway
5
Continue on West Sunset Highway
0.5 mi·53 sec·West Sunset Highway
6
Turn right onto South Hayford Road
3.4 mi·5 min·South Hayford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto West Geiger Boulevard
0.2 mi·16 sec·West Geiger Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout onto West Aero Road
204 ft·4 sec·West Aero Road
9
Continue on West Aero Road
455 ft·9 sec·West Aero Road
10
Enter roundabout
18 ft·0 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
11
Continue
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
12
Merge onto I 90; US 395
51 mi·54 min·I 90; US 395
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
74 mi·1 hr 19 min·Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
14
Take the exit onto US 395
0.6 mi·1 min·US 395
Toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
15
Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395
0.3 mi·23 sec·Lewis and Clark Trail
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
17
Turn right onto North 4th Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North 4th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Court Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Court Street
19
Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi·28 sec·North 8th Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
North 8th Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 66.2 miles from Airway Heights, WA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.2 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pasco, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Airway Heights, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Airway Heights, WA
This is one driving day of about 132.4 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Airway Heights, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway for about 73.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.2 mi from Airway Heights, WA
· 1h 15m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.71 one way
$55.42 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$29.06
$58.12
premium
$5.77
$30.07
$60.13
diesel
$5.61
$29.23
$58.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
18 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
EV Connect Charging Station
Airway Heights, Washington
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Spokane, Washington
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Spokane, Washington
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Shell Recharge Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
Shell Recharge
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
EV Connect
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Medical Lake, Washington
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 8
Other: 4
EV Connect: 3
Tesla Destination: 1
Tesla: 1
Shell Recharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.7
0
$13.90
$6.36
Efficient EV
33.1
0
$11.58
$5.30
EV Truck/SUV
53
0
$18.54
$8.47
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Airway Heights, WA
Evening
in Airway Heights on Friday
Local time
8:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pasco, WA
Evening
in Pasco on Friday
Local time
8:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Airway Heights, WA to Pasco, WA covers 132.4 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, I 90, South Hayford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.2 miles from Airway Heights, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Lundstrom Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (South Hayford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Airway Heights, WA to Pasco, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Ritzville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
