Origin
Pasco, WA
Evening in Pasco on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pasco, WA to College Place, WA
Drive Time
56m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
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6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pasco, WA
nicholas hatherly
College Place, WA
david hou
Trip Overview
Traveling from Pasco to College Place is a straightforward 45.3-mile journey that typically takes about 56 minutes to complete. Because this trip is short and manageable, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Lewis and Clark Trail, Wallula Avenue, and Old Highway 12 to make your way across the Pacific Coast region. With an estimated fuel cost of only $10, it is an economical route for a quick change of scenery. Since both your start and end points are located within Washington, you can expect a familiar, consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.7 miles from Pasco, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. Only about 3% of your journey is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 40.2 miles along the Lewis and Clark Trail, providing the most consistent driving portion of the trip. The character of the road shifts from regional connectors to more localized segments as you approach College Place. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention due to the frequent turns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lewis and Clark Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 40.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Court Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Court Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (North 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 182; US 12; US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Court Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Court Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North 4th Avenue
Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 182; US 12; US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail
Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
4
41.5 mi into trip
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~49m in
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Old Highway 12
Turn left onto Old Highway 12
Navigation decision point
5
44.8 mi into trip
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~55m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 40.2 mi | 46m |
| Wallula Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Old Highway 12 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North 4th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North College Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spalding Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 8th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lewis and Clark Trail
— 40.2 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco, WA and College Place, WA.
1
Start on North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North 8th Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Court Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Court Street
3
Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395
40 mi
·
46 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Spalding Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Spalding Road
7
Turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Highway 12
8
Turn right onto Wallula Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Wallula Avenue
9
Enter roundabout
17 ft
·
0 sec
10
Continue
103 ft
·
4 sec
11
Continue on North College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North College Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto North College Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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North College Avenue
13
Turn left onto East Whitman Drive
61 ft
·
1 sec
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East Whitman Drive
14
Arrive at destination
East Whitman Drive
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under an hour, you have significant flexibility with your departure schedule. You do not need to worry about planning complex rest stops, as the 45.3-mile distance is short enough to drive straight through without scheduled breaks. Be mindful that the route relies heavily on local roads, so keep an eye on your navigation to handle the turn-heavy sections efficiently. Budgeting $10 for fuel is sufficient for the round trip, allowing you to focus your planning on your destination. The primary advantage here is the simplicity of the trip, so feel free to head out whenever your schedule allows.
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 22.7 miles from Pasco, WA, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.2 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 45.3 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.7 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near College Place, 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 45.3 miles and 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pasco, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Lewis and Clark Trail for about 40.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Pasco, WA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Pasco, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in College Place, WA
The final approach into College Place, 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 College Place, 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
$9.51 one way
$19.02 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
College Place, WA
Evening in College Place on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°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
56m 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 Pasco, WA to College Place, WA covers 45.3 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lewis and Clark Trail, Wallula Avenue, Old Highway 12. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 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 $9.51 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 56m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Court Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (North 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 182; US 12; US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pasco, WA to College Place, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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