Origin
Pasco, WA
Evening in Pasco on Friday
Local time
6:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pasco, WA to Graham, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 47m
Distance
234.8 mi
378 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 34m
★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 39m
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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Graham, WA
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Trip Overview
Pasco, WA to Graham, WA is 234.8 miles and takes about 4h 47m via US 12 and State Route 7, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip primarily stays within Washington state, connecting the Pacific Coast region. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the journey. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal for those looking for a straightforward drive to get from point A to point B efficiently.
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
117.4 miles from Pasco, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 234.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 86% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 176.3 miles on US 12, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions to Meridian Avenue East and then State Route 7, which may offer a change in scenery and driving conditions as you approach your destination. Overall, it's a route built for steady progress rather than winding scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 12 is the longest continuous segment at about 176.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and Meridian Avenue East. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Court Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 234.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 2.7 miles (I 182; US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
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
6
14.5 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12 toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
5
85.4 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
|
US 12
Take the exit onto US 12 toward US 12 west, North 1st Street: White Pass, Chinook Pass, Naches
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street: White Pass...
6
85.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12 toward US 12 West: Naches, White Pass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 West: Naches, White Pass
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 Graham, WA, road signs point toward Yakima, 1St Street: White Pass, Chinook Pass, Naches and White Pass.
Yakima
14.5 mi in
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~17m
|
via US 12
1St Street: White Pass
85.4 mi in
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~1h 35m
|
via US 12
Chinook Pass
85.4 mi in
|
~1h 35m
|
via US 12
Naches
85.4 mi in
|
~1h 35m
|
via US 12
White Pass
85.5 mi in
|
~1h 35m
|
via US 12
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 176.3 mi | 3h 22m |
| Meridian Avenue East | 14.3 mi | 20m |
| State Route 7 | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| I 182 | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| Alder Cutoff Road East | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Mountain Highway East | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Morton Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 176.3 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco, WA and Graham, 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
Take the exit onto US 12
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 12
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street: White Pass, Chinook Pass, Naches
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 12
Toward US 12 West: Naches, White Pass
10
Turn left onto US 12
88 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
US 12
11
Turn right onto WA 7
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
2nd Street
12
Continue on WA 7
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Morton Road
13
Continue on WA 7
14 mi
·
18 min
·
State Route 7
14
Turn left onto WA 7
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Mountain Highway East
15
Turn right onto Alder Cutoff Road East
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Alder Cutoff Road East
16
Continue on Center Street East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street East
17
Turn right onto WA 161
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue North
18
Continue on WA 161
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Meridian Avenue East
19
Turn right onto 224th Street East
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
224th Street East
20
Arrive at destination
224th Street East
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 47m estimated drive time and 234.8 miles, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart Pasco in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unforeseen delays. While the longest stretch is over 176 miles, plan for at least one stop for fuel and a break, especially since the fuel cost is estimated at $49. Pay attention to the transition from US 12 to Meridian Avenue East and then State Route 7, as this marks a shift in the road character as you get closer to Graham.
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 117.4 miles from Pasco, WA, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 176.3 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 52 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.4 miles or 2h 15m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Graham, 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 234.8 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 12 for about 176.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.4 mi from Pasco, WA · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.4 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 12 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 176.3 miles.
Arriving in Graham, WA
The final approach into Graham, 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 Graham, 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
$49.14 one way
$98.28 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $51.54 | $103.07 |
| premium | $5.77 | $53.32 | $106.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.84 | $103.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.65 | $11.27 |
| Efficient EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.9 | 1 | $32.87 | $15.03 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Graham, WA
Evening in Graham on Friday
Local time
6:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°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
4h 47m 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 Graham, WA covers 234.8 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 12, Meridian Avenue East, State Route 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.4 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 $49.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 234.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Court Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; 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 14.5 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pasco, WA and Graham, WA, road signs point toward Yakima, 1St Street: White Pass, Chinook Pass, Naches and White Pass.
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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