Cities Near Pasco
Cities near Pasco, Washington: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Richland, Yakima, Spokane. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Pasco, Washington is Richland, about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 9 mi / 15 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Yakima | 71 mi / 115 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Spokane | 126 mi / 203 km | 2 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Spokane Valley | 132 mi / 213 km | 3 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| South Hill | 163 mi / 262 km | 3 hr 47 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Auburn | 165 mi / 266 km | 3 hr 51 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Gresham | 168 mi / 271 km | 3 hr 55 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Renton | 170 mi / 274 km | 3 hr 58 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Sammamish | 171 mi / 275 km | 3 hr 58 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Tacoma | 173 mi / 279 km | 4 hr 1 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Pasco
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Richland, Yakima. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Pasco
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Spokane, Spokane Valley, South Hill, Auburn, Gresham. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Pasco include Richland, Yakima, Spokane, Spokane Valley, South Hill. The closest is Richland, about 9 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.