The drive from Pasco, WA to Ocean Shores, WA covers 313.7 miles and takes about 6h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 12, US Highway 12, State Route 109 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 255.8 miles on US 12.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
156.9 miles from Pasco, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 40m. Total distance: 313.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 40m highway drive covering 313.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 12 and US Highway 12. The longest continuous stretch is about 255.8 miles on US 12.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 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 255.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and US Highway 12. You will hit about 24 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 Effort6/10
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 313.7 miles you will encounter 24 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 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|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|~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
6
14.5 mi into trip|~17m in|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
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
6
241.8 mi into trip|~4h 44m in|US 12
Turn left onto US 12
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Ocean Shores, WA, road signs point toward 1St Street: White Pass, Chinook Pass, Naches, White Pass, Tenino and Montesano - among others.
1St Street: White Pass
85.4 mi in|~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
Tenino
241.5 mi in|~4h 43m
Montesano
267.2 mi in|~5h 24m|via US 12
Aberdeen
267.2 mi in|~5h 24m|via US 12
Taholah
292.1 mi in|~6h 3m|via WA 109
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 12
255.8 mi
5h 7m
US Highway 12
16.8 mi
25m
State Route 109
14.6 mi
21m
I 182
11.8 mi
12m
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
2.3 mi
5m
Sumner Avenue
2.1 mi
5m
State Route 115
1.9 mi
3m
Emerson Avenue
1.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 255.8 mi, about 5h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco, WA and Ocean Shores, 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 12Use 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
119 mi·2 hr 22 min·US 12
11
Take the exit onto US 12
20 mi·22 min·US 12
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino
13
Turn left onto US 12
0.6 mi·1 min·US 12
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 12
143 ft·2 sec·US 12
15
Continue on US 12
7.2 mi·10 min·US 12
16
Enter roundabout onto US 12
90 ft·1 sec·US Highway 12
17
Continue on US 12
3.3 mi·4 min·US Highway 12
18
Continue on US 12
0.6 mi·1 min·East Pine Street
19
Continue on US 12
0.2 mi·40 sec·West Pine Street
20
Continue on US 12
13 mi·20 min·US Highway 12
21
Take the ramp onto US 12
21 mi·29 min·US 12
Toward Montesano, Aberdeen
22
Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
397 ft·11 sec·Fuller Way
23
Enter roundabout onto East Market Street
174 ft·4 sec·East Market Street
24
Continue on East Market Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Market Street
25
Turn right onto US 101
0.4 mi·59 sec·North Alder Street
26
Turn slight left onto US 101
2.1 mi·5 min·Sumner Avenue
27
Continue on US 101
0.5 mi·1 min·Riverside Avenue
28
Turn right onto US 101
0.1 mi·24 sec·Levee Street
29
Turn left onto WA 109
1.5 mi·3 min·Emerson Avenue
Toward Ocean Shores, Taholah
30
Continue on WA 109
15 mi·21 min·State Route 109
31
Turn left onto WA 115
1.9 mi·3 min·State Route 115
32
Continue on WA 115
0.3 mi·52 sec·Damon Road
33
Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi·1 min·Point Brown Avenue Northeast
34
Enter roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
146 ft·4 sec·Point Brown Avenue Northeast
35
Continue on Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi·3 min·Point Brown Avenue Northeast
36
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
0.2 mi·32 sec·Ocean Lake Way Northeast
37
Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.4 mi·1 min·Canal Drive Southeast
38
Keep slight right at fork onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.3 mi·1 min·Canal Drive Southeast
39
Arrive at destination
Canal Drive Southeast
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.9 miles from Pasco, WA, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 255.8 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 69 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.9 miles or 3h 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 5h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ocean Shores, 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 313.7 miles and 6h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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 255.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.9 mi from Pasco, WA
· 3h 3m into the drive
The midpoint is around 156.9 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 12 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 255.8 miles.
Arriving in Ocean Shores, WA
The final approach into Ocean Shores, 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 Ocean Shores, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Mount Rainier National Park
National Park
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning fi...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
$30
near mile 151.5
Park Closure: Regular nightly closures of the Longmire gate have ended for the season.
Park Closure: SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed: no access to Carbon River or Mowich Lake.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.65 one way
$131.31 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$68.85
$137.71
premium
$5.77
$71.24
$142.47
diesel
$5.61
$69.26
$138.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.1
1
$32.94
$15.06
Efficient EV
78.4
0
$27.45
$12.55
EV Truck/SUV
125.5
1
$43.92
$20.08
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Pasco, WA
Morning
in Pasco on Saturday
Local time
9:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ocean Shores, WA
Morning
in Ocean Shores on Saturday
Local time
9:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 7 to 10 mph5% chanceLive 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
23 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
6h 40m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Ocean Shores, WA covers 313.7 miles and takes about 6h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 12, US Highway 12, State Route 109. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.9 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 $65.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 313.7 miles you will encounter 24 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 Ocean Shores, WA, road signs point toward 1St Street: White Pass, Chinook Pass, Naches, White Pass, Tenino and Montesano - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Mount Rainier National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
