Origin
Ocean Shores, WA
Morning in Ocean Shores on Monday
Local time
11:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Shores, WA to Pasco, WA
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
313.5 mi
505 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 42m
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6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Shores, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ocean Shores, WA to Pasco, WA covers 313.5 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast, Canal Drive Southeast, Ocean Lake Way Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
156.8 miles from Ocean Shores, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 55m drive with frequent turns across 313.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ocean Shores, WA to Pasco, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Canal Drive Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Lake Way Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Point Brown Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Damon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 115 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 109 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Emerson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores, WA and Pasco, WA.
1
Start on Canal Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
3
Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
4
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Ocean Lake Way Northeast
5
Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
7
Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Damon Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Damon Road
9
Continue on State Route 115
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 115
10
Turn right onto State Route 109
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Route 109
11
Continue on West Emerson Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Emerson Avenue
12
Turn right onto Simpson Avenue
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Simpson Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto North Park Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Park Street
14
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
South F Street
16
Exit the roundabout onto South F Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South F Street
17
Turn left onto East Heron Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Heron Street
18
Continue on Hornsby Way
476 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hornsby Way
19
Turn right onto East Wishkah Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wishkah Street
20
Continue on Olympic Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Olympic Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Oakville, Centralia
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 12 East: Oakville, Centralia
22
Turn right onto US Highway 12
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 12
23
Continue on West Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pine Street
24
Continue on US Highway 12
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 12
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 12
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
US Highway 12
26
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 12
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
28
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
29
Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 5 South
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
31
Continue straight
119 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
32
Continue straight
23 mi
·
30 min
33
Keep slight left
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
34
Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
14 mi
·
15 min
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I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
35
Take the exit slight right toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
36
Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Avenue
37
Turn right onto Court Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Court Street
38
Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North 8th Avenue
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.8 miles from Ocean Shores, WA, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.8 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
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 Ocean Shores, 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 Ocean Shores, WA
This is one driving day of about 313.5 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ocean Shores, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.8 mi from Ocean Shores, WA · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 156.8 miles from Ocean Shores, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pasco, WA
The final approach into Pasco, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pasco, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.80 one way
$131.60 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $68.71 | $137.42 |
| premium | $5.77 | $71.23 | $142.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.65 | $139.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.1 | 1 | $32.92 | $15.05 |
| Efficient EV | 78.4 | 0 | $27.43 | $12.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.4 | 1 | $43.89 | $20.06 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Pasco, WA
Morning in Pasco on Monday
Local time
11:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ocean Shores, WA to Pasco, WA covers 313.5 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast, Canal Drive Southeast, Ocean Lake Way Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.8 miles from Ocean Shores, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ocean Shores, WA to Pasco, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ocean Shores, WA to Pasco, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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