Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
120.5 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripSame Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
The drive from Basin City, WA to Spokane, WA covers 120.5 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on First Place, Loen Drive, Road 170 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.83 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
60.2 miles from Basin City, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 120.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| First Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loen Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Road 170 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Thomas S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Freeway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Basin City, WA and Spokane, WA.
Start on Estella Drive
Turn left onto First Place
Turn right onto Loen Drive
At the end of the road, turn left onto Road 170
Turn right onto WA 17
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
Continue on West 5th Avenue
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
Continue on West 4th Avenue
Continue on West 4th Avenue
Continue on South Lincoln Street
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
Turn right
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.2 miles or 59m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Basin City, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Basin City, WA
This is one driving day of about 120.5 miles and 1h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.2 mi from Basin City, WA · 59m into the drive
Late stop town
Meal stop
60 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 60.2 miles from Basin City, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$24.83 one way
$49.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| premium | $5.77 | $27.38 | $54.76 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Basin City on Saturday
Local time
1:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Spokane on Saturday
Local time
1:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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