Pasco, WA to Hazel Dell, WA is 223.9 miles and takes about 4h 19m via Columbia River Highway, Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, and Old Oregon Trail Highway, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Washington State, traversing the Pacific Coast region for both its origin and destination. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that requires your attention throughout. Given its manageable duration and fuel cost, this route is a practical choice for a single-day journey.
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
112 miles from Pasco, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 223.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive with a relatively low highway share of 4%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface streets and two-lane highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 158.3 miles on the Columbia River Highway, providing a significant portion of the journey on a single road. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift from the initial local roads to longer, though still non-interstate, highway segments. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 209.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 15 significant decision points across 223.9 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 209.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
214 mi into trip|~4h 4m in
Take the exit toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas
8
214.3 mi into trip|~4h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center
7
214.6 mi into trip|~4h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 14 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward WA 14 West
7
220.2 mi into trip|~4h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
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 Hazel Dell, 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
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.4 mi
6m
I 205
4.2 mi
5m
Lewis and Clark Trail
2.8 mi
4m
I 5
1.9 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 Hazel Dell, 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 9Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland AirportUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 205
4.2 mi·5 min·I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 27Toward WA 14: Vancouver, CamasUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, City CenterUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward WA 14 WestUse the straight lane.
16
Merge onto WA 14
5.4 mi·6 min·Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·55 sec
Toward I 5 North: SeattleUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 5
1.9 mi·2 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 3Toward Northeast Highway 99Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto Northeast Highway 99
0.8 mi·1 min·Northeast Highway 99
21
Turn right onto Northeast 68th Street
136 ft·3 sec·Northeast 68th Street
22
Arrive at destination
Northeast 68th Street
Trip Plan
Plan to depart Pasco in the morning to make the most of the daylight for this 4h 19m drive. With a single recommended stop and a fuel cost around $47, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip without feeling rushed. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests keeping an eye on your GPS and being ready for navigation changes. Consider filling up your fuel tank before leaving Pasco, as the longest stretch is over 150 miles, ensuring you have ample fuel for that segment.
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 112 miles from Pasco, WA, or about 2h 9m 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 49 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112 miles or 2h 9m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazel Dell, 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 223.9 miles and 4h 19m.
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 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 112 mi from Pasco, WA
· 2h 9m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.86 one way
$93.72 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$49.14
$98.29
premium
$5.77
$50.84
$101.69
diesel
$5.61
$49.43
$98.87
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: 78.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.2
0
$23.51
$10.75
Efficient EV
56
0
$19.59
$8.96
EV Truck/SUV
89.6
1
$31.35
$14.33
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pasco, WA
Night
in Pasco on Friday
Local time
9:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hazel Dell, WA
Night
in Hazel Dell on Friday
Local time
9:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°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
6 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 19m 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 Hazel Dell, WA covers 223.9 miles and takes about 4h 19m 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 112 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 $46.86 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 15 significant decision points across 223.9 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 209.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pasco, WA and Hazel Dell, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and Portland Airport.
