Origin
Orchards, WA
Afternoon in Orchards on Monday
Local time
3:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orchards, WA to Pasco, WA
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
218.9 mi
352 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orchards, WA
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Pasco, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orchards, WA to Pasco, WA covers 218.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 109th Avenue, Northeast Rosewood Avenue, Northeast Covington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.94 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
109.4 miles from Orchards, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 218.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 109th Avenue 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 3h 35m 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 Orchards, WA to Pasco, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 109th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Rosewood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Covington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Gher Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 500 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 205 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbia River Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northeast 109th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchards, WA and Pasco, WA.
1
Start on the route
125 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 109th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue
236 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northeast Rosewood Avenue
4
Turn left onto Northeast Covington Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Covington Road
5
Continue on Northeast Gher Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northeast Gher Road
6
Take the ramp right toward WA 500 West
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
WA 500 West
7
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 205 South: Salem
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 205 South: Salem
9
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
10
Merge slight left
7.3 mi
·
9 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
12
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi
·
2 hr 55 min
·
Columbia River Highway
13
Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
15
Continue on McNary Highway
30 mi
·
33 min
·
McNary Highway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
17
Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South US 395
18
Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
19
Take the exit slight right toward Court Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Court Street
20
Turn right onto West Court Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Court Street
21
Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North 8th Avenue
22
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 109.4 miles from Orchards, WA, or about 1h 47m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.4 miles or 1h 47m 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 56m
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 Orchards, 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 Orchards, WA
This is one driving day of about 218.9 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orchards, 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 109.4 mi from Orchards, WA · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 109.4 miles from Orchards, 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
$45.94 one way
$91.89 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $47.98 | $95.95 |
| premium | $5.77 | $49.74 | $99.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.63 | $97.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.7 | 0 | $22.98 | $10.51 |
| Efficient EV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.15 | $8.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.6 | 1 | $30.65 | $14.01 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Pasco on Monday
Local time
3:21 PM
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
2 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
3h 35m 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 Orchards, WA to Pasco, WA covers 218.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 109th Avenue, Northeast Rosewood Avenue, Northeast Covington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.4 miles from Orchards, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.94 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 35m 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 Orchards, WA to Pasco, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orchards, WA to Pasco, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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