Origin
Pasco, WA
Night in Pasco on Friday
Local time
10:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pasco, WA to Fairwood, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
222.3 mi
358 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 2m
★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pasco, WA
nicholas hatherly
Fairwood, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
Pasco, WA to Fairwood, WA is 222.3 miles and takes about 4h 14m via US 97, US 12, and I 82, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive travels within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a straightforward journey primarily on major roadways, making it a practical option for a single-day trip. With 95% of the route on highways, it's designed for efficient travel between these two locations.
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
111.2 miles from Pasco, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 222.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the 222.3 miles covered on major roads like US 97, US 12, and I 82. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including one that lasts 85.7 miles on US 97. The character of the drive is consistent, emphasizing speed and directness rather than winding scenic byways. Prepare for a journey where the focus is on covering ground efficiently on well-maintained highways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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.
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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 222.3 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 202.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2.7 mi into trip
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~5m in
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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
7
116.4 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 West
7
202.2 mi into trip
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~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
9
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,...
7
214.3 mi into trip
|
~4h in
Take the exit toward WA 169: Southeast 231st Street, Maple Valley
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.
Toward WA 169: Southeast 231st Street, Maple Va...
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 Fairwood, WA, road signs point toward Yakima, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.
Yakima
14.5 mi in
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~17m
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via US 12
Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn
202.4 mi in
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~3h 44m
Tacoma
202.4 mi in
|
~3h 44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 97 | 85.7 mi | 1h 35m |
| US 12 | 70.9 mi | 1h 17m |
| I 82 | 31 mi | 33m |
| I 182 | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| State Route 18 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Southeast Petrovitsky Road | 7 mi | 11m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Avenue | 0.6 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 Fairwood, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
5
Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
6
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.
7
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
8
Continue on I 82; US 97
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 82; US 97
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 97
86 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
US 97
Toward I 90 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 25
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Merge onto WA 18
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
13
Continue on WA 18
12 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 169: Southeast 231st Street, Maple Valley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Southeast 231st Street
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast 231st Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn slight right
269 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn straight onto Southeast Petrovitsky Road
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Southeast Petrovitsky Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto 140th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
140th Avenue Southeast
19
Turn left onto Southeast 171st Place
217 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southeast 171st Place
Use the left lane.
20
Turn sharp left onto 139th Place Southeast
313 ft
·
12 sec
·
139th Place Southeast
21
Turn right onto Southeast 172nd Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast 172nd Street
22
Arrive at destination
Southeast 172nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 14m duration, this route is easily completed in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to allow for a relaxed pace, though the relatively short distance offers flexibility. The longest stretch without a major road change is 85.7 miles on US 97, so plan your fuel stops accordingly. While there's only one recommended stop, you can always pull over if needed, but be aware of the significant highway percentage which means fewer immediate services between major towns.
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 111.2 miles from Pasco, WA, or about 2h 3m 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 49 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.2 miles or 2h 3m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairwood, 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 222.3 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 111.2 mi from Pasco, WA · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.2 miles from Pasco, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 97 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.7 miles.
Arriving in Fairwood, WA
The final approach into Fairwood, 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 Fairwood, 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
$46.53 one way
$93.05 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $48.79 | $97.58 |
| premium | $5.77 | $50.48 | $100.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.08 | $98.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.7 | 0 | $23.34 | $10.67 |
| Efficient EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.45 | $8.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.9 | 1 | $31.12 | $14.23 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Destination
Fairwood, WA
Night in Fairwood on Friday
Local time
10:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
25 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 14m 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 Fairwood, WA covers 222.3 miles and takes about 4h 14m 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 111.2 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 $46.53 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 17 significant decision points across 222.3 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 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 202.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pasco, WA and Fairwood, WA, road signs point toward Yakima, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.
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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