Trip from Pasco, WA to East Port Orchard, WA

Drive Time

5h 9m

Distance

265.1 mi

427 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 56m ★

6 AM

5h 9m

8 AM

5h 36m

10 AM

5h 18m

12 PM

5h 16m

3 PM

5h 20m

5 PM

5h 35m

8 PM

5h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Pasco, WA

nicholas hatherly

East Port Orchard, WA

William Jacobs

Trip Overview

Spanning 265.1 miles, the journey from Pasco to East Port Orchard is a straightforward trek across Washington that typically takes about 5 hours and 9 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you can comfortably complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $56 on fuel, making it a manageable addition to your travel budget. You will primarily navigate via US 12, I-82, and US 97 as you transition through the state. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, the route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, allowing you to reach the Pacific Coast region of East Port Orchard with ease.

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

132.6 miles from Pasco, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

With 97% of the trip spent on highways, you should prepare for a consistent, high-speed experience behind the wheel. The route features a blend of major interstates and highway stretches, providing a reliable pace throughout the 5-hour duration. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on US 97, where you will cover 85.7 miles without needing to turn off the main artery. This layout keeps the drive moving steadily, though you should remain alert during the extended highway sections. Expect the road personality to stay fairly uniform, favoring speed and efficiency over technical, winding local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,176 ft 74 ft

Total Climb

2,012 ft

Total Descent

2,102 ft

Highest Point

2,176 ft

~132.6 mi in

Elevation Range

2,102 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 97 and US 12. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near I 182; US 12.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 265.1 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 2.7 miles (I 182; US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.4 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 202.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 182; US 12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 182; US 12 toward I 182, US 12

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 182, US 12

116.4 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | US 97

Keep slight left at fork onto US 97 toward I 90 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 90 West

202.4 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left / right lanes. Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn,...

230.1 mi into trip | ~4h 20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway Sou...

239.5 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

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 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

Towns Along This Route

Between Pasco, WA and East Port Orchard, WA, road signs point toward Yakima, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma and Bremerton.

Yakima

14.5 mi in | ~17m | via US 12

Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn

202.4 mi in | ~3h 44m

Tacoma

202.4 mi in | ~3h 44m

Bremerton

239.5 mi in | ~4h 33m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 97	85.7 mi	1h 35m
US 12	70.9 mi	1h 17m
I 82	31 mi	33m
State Route 18	26.7 mi	34m
WA 16	22 mi	27m
I 182	11.8 mi	12m
I 5	8.5 mi	10m
Lewis and Clark Trail	1.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 97 — 85.7 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pasco, WA and East Port Orchard, WA.

Start on North 8th Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · North 8th Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto West Court Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · West Court Street

Turn left onto North 4th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395

1.3 mi · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

Keep slight left at fork onto I 182; US 12

12 mi · 12 min · I 182; US 12

Toward I 182, US 12 Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 12

71 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US 12

Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima

Continue on I 82; US 97

31 mi · 33 min · I 82; US 97

Keep slight left at fork onto US 97

86 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US 97

Toward I 90 West Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 25 Toward WA 18 West: Auburn Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

448 ft · 13 sec

Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Merge onto WA 18

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

Continue on WA 18

27 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 5 South: Tacoma Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 5

7.2 mi · 9 min · I 5

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 5

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec

Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto WA 16

22 mi · 27 min · WA 16

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward WA 160 East: Sedgewick Road, Southworth Ferry Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto WA 160

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast

1.0 mi · 2 min · Bethel Road Southeast

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Southeast Lund Avenue

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Southeast Lund Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Hoover Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Hoover Avenue Southeast

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue Southeast

369 ft · 11 sec · Lincoln Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto McKinley Place Southeast

81 ft · 3 sec · McKinley Place Southeast

Arrive at destination

McKinley Place Southeast

Trip Plan

Planning your departure for the early morning is your best strategy to avoid traffic and maintain your estimated 5-hour travel time. Since the route includes one recommended stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refuel before pushing through the remaining distance. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $56 estimate can fluctuate based on local prices along the US 97 and US 12 corridors. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace if you hit unexpected congestion. Always check the status of your main roads—specifically the I-82 and US 97 segments—before heading out to ensure your trip remains as efficient as possible.

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 132.6 miles from Pasco, WA, or about 2h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.7 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 132.6 miles or 2h 26m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Port Orchard, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pasco, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 265.1 miles and 5h 9m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 97 for about 85.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132.6 mi from Pasco, WA · 2h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

133 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

Yakima, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yakima, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.6 miles from Pasco, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 97 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.7 miles.

Arriving in East Port Orchard, WA

The final approach into East Port Orchard, 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 East Port Orchard, WA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 265.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.64 one way

$111.28 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$58.10	$116.21
premium	$5.77	$60.23	$120.46
diesel	$5.64	$58.90	$117.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

WinCo Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Richland, WA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Women of Wisdom - Fowler

Richland, WA

OpConnect

10 DCFC

Fred Meyer - Tesla Supercharger

Kennewick, WA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Yokes Grocery - Tesla Supercharger

Pasco, WA

Tesla

8 DCFC

WinCo Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Union Gap, WA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Kroger Fred Meyer 163 (Kennewick, WA)

Kennewick, WA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Electric Era Charging Station

Richland, WA

ELECTRIC_ERA

6 DCFC

Friends Corner Burbank - ULTRA

Burbank, WA

FLO

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 OpConnect: 4 Tesla: 4 FLO: 3 Electrify America: 1 EV Connect: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 Non-Networked: 1 ELECTRIC_ERA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.5	0	$27.84	$12.72
Efficient EV	66.3	0	$23.20	$10.60
EV Truck/SUV	106	1	$37.11	$16.97

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Pasco, WA

Evening in Pasco on Sunday

Local time

8:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Light Rain

SW 8 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 1:40PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:36PM PDT until April 13 at 5:30AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

East Port Orchard, WA

Evening in East Port Orchard on Sunday

Local time

8:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Monroe, WA

133 mi in

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

30 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 9m 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 East Port Orchard, WA covers 265.1 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 97, US 12, I 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 132.6 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 $55.64 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.

Between Pasco, WA and East Port Orchard, WA, road signs point toward Yakima, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma and Bremerton.

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Trip from Pasco, WA to East Port Orchard, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in East Port Orchard, WA

National Parks Near This Route

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pasco, WA

East Port Orchard, WA

Same local time

30 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 9m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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