Origin
Birch Bay, WA
Afternoon in Birch Bay on Monday
Local time
1:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birch Bay, WA to Spokane, WA
Drive Time
6h 6m
Distance
382.6 mi
616 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 53m
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6 AM
6h 6m
8 AM
6h 32m
10 AM
6h 15m
12 PM
6h 12m
3 PM
6h 16m
5 PM
6h 30m
8 PM
5h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Birch Bay, WA to Spokane, WA covers 382.6 miles and takes about 6h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alderson Road, Blaine Road, Birch Bay Lynden Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $80.30 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
191.3 miles from Birch Bay, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 6m drive with frequent turns across 382.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alderson Road 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Birch Bay, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alderson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blaine Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Birch Bay Lynden Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Alderson Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birch Bay, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on the route
46 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Alderson Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Alderson Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Blaine Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Blaine Road
4
Turn right onto Birch Bay Lynden Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Birch Bay Lynden Road
5
Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 5 South
6
Merge slight left
87 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
8
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
9
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
21 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90: Spokane, Seattle
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Spokane
12
Merge slight left
268 mi
·
4 hr 51 min
13
Merge slight right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
15
Continue on West 5th Avenue
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
16
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
17
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
18
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
19
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
20
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Avenue
21
Turn right
26 ft
·
9 sec
22
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 191.3 miles from Birch Bay, WA, or about 3h 3m 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 84 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.3 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 8m
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 Birch Bay, 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 Birch Bay, WA
This is one driving day of about 382.6 miles and 6h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Birch Bay, 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 191.3 mi from Birch Bay, WA · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
191 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 191.3 miles from Birch Bay, 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
$80.30 one way
$160.60 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $83.86 | $167.71 |
| premium | $5.77 | $86.93 | $173.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.00 | $170.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.8 | 1 | $40.17 | $18.36 |
| Efficient EV | 95.7 | 1 | $33.48 | $15.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153 | 1 | $53.56 | $24.49 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Spokane on Monday
Local time
1:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
191 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
10 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
6h 6m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Birch Bay, WA to Spokane, WA covers 382.6 miles and takes about 6h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alderson Road, Blaine Road, Birch Bay Lynden Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 191.3 miles from Birch Bay, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $80.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Birch Bay, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Birch Bay, WA to Spokane, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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