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1h 39m
Distance
88.2 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
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Pasco, WA
nicholas hatherly
Selah, WA
Harrison Reilly
The drive from Pasco, WA to Selah, WA covers 88.2 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 12, I 182, Lewis and Clark Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.9 miles on US 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.1 miles from Pasco, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 88.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 12 and I 182. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.9 miles on US 12.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
419 ft
Total Descent
90 ft
Highest Point
716 ft
~36.7 mi in
Elevation Range
351 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and I 182. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Court Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.4 miles (North 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto West Court Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
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
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
On the drive from Pasco, WA to Selah, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Yakima
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 70.9 mi | 1h 17m |
| I 182 | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 82 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Selah Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pasco, WA and Selah, WA.
Start on North 8th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Court Street
Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395
Keep slight left at fork onto I 182; US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
Continue on I 82; US 97
Take the exit
Turn straight onto WA 823
Continue on WA 823
Turn right onto East Naches Avenue
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 44.1 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Selah, WA than in the middle of the route.
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 88.2 miles and 1h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.1 mi from Pasco, WA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.1 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 70.9 miles.
The final approach into Selah, 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 Selah, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.51 one way
$37.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| premium | $5.77 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.59 | $39.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.26 | $4.23 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.72 | $3.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.64 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Pasco on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 8:35PM PDT until April 13 at 5:39AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Evening in Selah on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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