Origin
Selah, WA
Night in Selah on Sunday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selah, WA to Pasco, WA
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
88.3 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selah, WA
Harrison Reilly
Pasco, WA
nicholas hatherly
Trip Overview
The drive from Selah, WA to Pasco, WA covers 88.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 82, US 12, South 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.9 miles on I 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.53 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
44.2 miles from Selah, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 88.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 82 and US 12. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.9 miles on I 82.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,121 ft
353 ft
Total Climb
93 ft
Total Descent
828 ft
Highest Point
1,121 ft
Elevation Range
768 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 82 and US 12. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 1st Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (I 82; US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 72.7 miles (US 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South 1st Street
Turn left onto South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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I 82; US 12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
72.7 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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US 12
Take the exit onto US 12 toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 102
Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
7
87.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
5
88.2 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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North 8th Avenue
Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Selah, WA to Pasco, WA, road signs begin pointing toward I‑182 East along the way.
I‑182 East
72.7 mi in
|
~1h 21m
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via US 12
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 70.9 mi | 1h 17m |
| US 12 | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| South 1st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Selah Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 8th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Naches Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 82
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selah, WA and Pasco, WA.
1
Start on East Naches Avenue
103 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Naches Avenue
2
Turn left onto South 1st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
3
Continue on WA 823
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Selah Road
4
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Merge onto I 82; US 97
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 82; US 97
7
Continue on I 82; US 12; US 97
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 82; US 12; US 97
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 82; US 12
9
Take the exit onto US 12
14 mi
·
15 min
·
US 12
Exit 102
Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 13
Toward North 4th Avenue: Pasco City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto North 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Avenue
12
Turn right onto Court Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Court Street
13
Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North 8th Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
North 8th Avenue
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 44.2 miles from Selah, WA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.2 miles or 51m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pasco, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Selah, 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 Selah, WA
This is one driving day of about 88.3 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Selah, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 82 for about 70.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.2 mi from Selah, WA · 51m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Selah, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.9 miles.
Arriving in Pasco, WA
The final approach into Pasco, 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 Pasco, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.53 one way
$37.07 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $19.35 | $38.71 |
| premium | $5.77 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.62 | $39.23 |
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 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.36 | $5.65 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pasco, WA
Night in Pasco on Sunday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°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
5 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 40m 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 Selah, WA to Pasco, WA covers 88.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 82, US 12, South 1st Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.2 miles from Selah, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.53 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 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (I 82; US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 72.7 miles (US 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Selah, WA to Pasco, WA, road signs begin pointing toward I‑182 East along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 353 ft to 1,121 ft elevation with about 93 ft of total climbing.
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