The drive from Perry, WA to West Pasco, WA covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 124, Lyons Ferry Road, Lewis and Clark Trail for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.5 miles on State Route 124.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.79 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.
Midpoint
32.9 miles from Perry, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Perry, WA to West Pasco, WA covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 124 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near WA 261.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (WA 261): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Lyons Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (Lyon's Ferry Ramp Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip|~2m in|WA 261
Turn right onto WA 261
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip|~4m in|Lyons Ferry Road
Turn right onto Lyons Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
4
27.4 mi into trip|~49m in|Lyon's Ferry Ramp Road
Turn left onto Lyon's Ferry Ramp Road
Navigation decision point
6
61.7 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia B...
5
65.5 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|Road 72
Turn right onto Road 72
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Perry, WA and West Pasco, WA, road signs point toward Pendleton, Columbia Basin College and Tri Cities Airport.
Pendleton
61.7 mi in|~1h 38m|via US 395
Columbia Basin College
61.7 mi in|~1h 38m|via US 395
Tri Cities Airport
61.7 mi in|~1h 38m|via US 395
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Route 124
27.5 mi
40m
Lyons Ferry Road
25.8 mi
45m
Lewis and Clark Trail
7.4 mi
8m
West Court Street
2.6 mi
5m
WA 261
1.2 mi
2m
Road 72
0.3 mi
<1m
Pearl Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Lyon's Ferry Ramp Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
State Route 124
— 27.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry, WA and West Pasco, WA.
1
Start on this road
0.3 mi·2 min·this road
2
Turn right onto WA 261
1.2 mi·2 min·WA 261
3
Turn right onto Lyons Ferry Road
26 mi·45 min·Lyons Ferry Road
4
Turn left onto Lyon's Ferry Ramp Road
0.1 mi·24 sec·Lyon's Ferry Ramp Road
5
Turn right onto WA 124
28 mi·40 min·State Route 124
6
Turn slight right
14 ft·0 sec
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
8
Merge onto US 12
6.6 mi·7 min·Lewis and Clark Trail
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
0.8 mi·54 sec·Lewis and Clark Trail
Toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward Court Street
11
Turn right onto West Court Street
2.4 mi·4 min·West Court Street
12
Enter roundabout onto West Court Street
115 ft·2 sec·West Court Street
13
Continue on West Court Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·West Court Street
14
Turn right onto Road 72
0.3 mi·47 sec·Road 72
15
Turn right onto Pearl Street
0.1 mi·48 sec·Pearl Street
16
Arrive at destination
Pearl Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.9 miles from Perry, WA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.5 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 14 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 miles or 58m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Pasco, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Perry, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Perry, WA
This is one driving day of about 65.9 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Perry, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Route 124 for about 27.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.8
0
$6.92
$3.16
Efficient EV
16.5
0
$5.77
$2.64
EV Truck/SUV
26.4
0
$9.23
$4.22
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Perry, WA
Evening
in Perry on Friday
Local time
6:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Pasco, WA
Evening
in West Pasco on Friday
Local time
6:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Lee, WA
33 mi in
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Perry, WA to West Pasco, WA covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 124, Lyons Ferry Road, Lewis and Clark Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 miles from Perry, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (WA 261): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Lyons Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (Lyon's Ferry Ramp Road): Navigation decision point.
Between Perry, WA and West Pasco, WA, road signs point toward Pendleton, Columbia Basin College and Tri Cities Airport.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
