Origin
Anacortes, WA
Morning in Anacortes on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anacortes, WA to Spokane, WA
Drive Time
5h 35m
Distance
352.9 mi
568 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 23m
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6 AM
5h 36m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 43m
3 PM
5h 47m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anacortes, WA
Alok Sharma
Trip Overview
The drive from Anacortes, WA to Spokane, WA covers 352.9 miles and takes about 5h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Commercial Avenue, 22nd Street, R Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $74.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
176.5 miles from Anacortes, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 35m drive with frequent turns across 352.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Commercial Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anacortes, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 22nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| R Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sharpes Corner | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Vernon | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Kincaid Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Commercial Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anacortes, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on 12th Street
10 ft
·
4 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Avenue
3
Turn left onto 22nd Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
22nd Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue
13 ft
·
1 sec
·
R Avenue
5
Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
R Avenue
6
Turn left onto R Avenue
13 ft
·
1 sec
·
R Avenue
7
Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
R Avenue
8
Take the ramp left
217 ft
·
6 sec
9
Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 20 Spur
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sharpes Corner
11
Exit the rotary onto State Route 20
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 20
12
Take the exit slight right toward Mount Vernon
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Mount Vernon
13
Turn left onto West Kincaid Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Kincaid Street
14
Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
15
Merge slight left
43 mi
·
50 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
17
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
18
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
21 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90: Spokane, Seattle
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Spokane
21
Merge slight left
268 mi
·
4 hr 51 min
22
Merge slight right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
24
Continue on West 5th Avenue
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
25
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
26
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
27
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
28
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
29
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Avenue
30
Turn right
26 ft
·
9 sec
31
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 176.5 miles from Anacortes, WA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.5 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anacortes, 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 Anacortes, WA
This is one driving day of about 352.9 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anacortes, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 176.5 mi from Anacortes, WA · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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 176.5 miles from Anacortes, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spokane, WA
The final approach into Spokane, 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 Spokane, 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
$74.07 one way
$148.13 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $77.35 | $154.69 |
| premium | $5.77 | $80.18 | $160.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.40 | $156.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.9 | 1 | $37.05 | $16.94 |
| Efficient EV | 88.2 | 1 | $30.88 | $14.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.2 | 1 | $49.41 | $22.59 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Spokane, WA
Morning in Spokane on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
176 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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anacortes, WA to Spokane, WA covers 352.9 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Commercial Avenue, 22nd Street, R Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 176.5 miles from Anacortes, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $74.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anacortes, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anacortes, WA to Spokane, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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