Origin
Pasco, WA
Afternoon in Pasco on Friday
Local time
1:32 PM
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Current temp
67°F
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Trip from Pasco, WA to Battle Ground, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
227.5 mi
366 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pasco, WA
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Battle Ground, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pasco, WA to Battle Ground, WA covers 227.5 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbia River Highway, Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, Old Oregon Trail Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 158.3 miles on Columbia River Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.61 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
113.8 miles from Pasco, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 227.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 27m drive with frequent turns across 227.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbia River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 158.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 209.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 227.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 209.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
209.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
8
209.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
8
217.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 8m in
Take the exit toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30A-B; 30C
Toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112t...
9
217.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30A-B
Toward WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue
8
217.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 500 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30B
Toward WA 500 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pasco, WA and Battle Ground, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and Portland Airport.
Seattle
209.2 mi in
|
~3h 58m
Portland Airport
209.2 mi in
|
~3h 58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Highway | 158.3 mi | 2h 56m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail Highway | 33.4 mi | 37m |
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| I 205 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| WA 500 | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Southwest 10th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Court Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 158.3 mi, about 2h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco, WA and Battle Ground, WA.
1
Start on North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 8th Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Court Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Court Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge onto US 395
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
5
Continue on US 395
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North US 395
6
Continue on US 395
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 West: Portland
8
Merge onto I 84; US 30
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
9
Continue on I 84; US 30
158 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 9
Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 205
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
249 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 30A-B; 30C
Toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
Exit 30
Toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 30A-B
Toward WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 30B
Toward WA 500 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto WA 500
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
WA 500
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on WA 503
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 122nd Avenue
19
Continue on WA 503
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 10th Avenue
20
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
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 113.8 miles from Pasco, WA, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.3 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 50 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.8 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Battle Ground, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pasco, 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 Pasco, WA
This is one driving day of about 227.5 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Pasco, 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.
The longest stretch is on Columbia River Highway for about 158.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.8 mi from Pasco, WA · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.8 miles from Pasco, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.3 miles.
Arriving in Battle Ground, WA
The final approach into Battle Ground, 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 Battle Ground, WA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.61 one way
$95.23 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $49.93 | $99.87 |
| premium | $5.77 | $51.66 | $103.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.23 | $100.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.89 | $10.92 |
| Efficient EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.91 | $9.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91 | 1 | $31.85 | $14.56 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Battle Ground, WA
Afternoon in Battle Ground on Friday
Local time
1:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
21 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
4h 27m 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 Pasco, WA to Battle Ground, WA covers 227.5 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbia River Highway, Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, Old Oregon Trail Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.8 miles from Pasco, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.61 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 227.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 209.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pasco, WA and Battle Ground, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and Portland Airport.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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