Scenic Drives in Washington
Routes
22
Avg Distance
153 mi
Avg Drive
3h 6m
Destinations
21
Not every route in Washington is memorable, but these 22 are. Each scores at least 7/10 for drive quality, meaning real elevation changes, scenic stretches, and roads that feel like more than just pavement between two points.
Planning Tips
- Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
- Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
- Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Top Scenic Routes
Sumas, WA → Spokane, WA
Spokane Valley, WA → Minnehaha, WA
Spokane, WA → Artondale, WA
Cheney, WA → Kirkland, WA
Kirkland, WA → Cheney, WA
Bellingham, WA → Sunnyside, WA
Pasco, WA → Centralia, WA
Benton City, WA → Vancouver, WA
Woodland, WA → Yakima, WA
Everett, WA → Ocean Shores, WA
Ilwaco, WA → Renton, WA
Seattle, WA → Salmon Creek, WA
Clarkston, WA → Spokane Valley, WA
Bellingham, WA → Sammamish, WA
Lacey, WA → Redmond, WA
Bremerton, WA → Seattle, WA
Kent, WA → Artondale, WA
Blurock Landing, WA → Sunnyside, WA
Bothell, WA → Marysville, WA
Tukwila, WA → Bellevue, WA
Kirkland, WA → Bothell, WA
Vancouver, WA → Felida, WA