Origin
Boulevard Park, WA
Evening in Boulevard Park on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulevard Park, WA to Spokane, WA
Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
286.6 mi
461 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 6m
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6 AM
5h 19m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 29m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulevard Park, WA
Bhaskar Barman
Trip Overview
Traveling from Boulevard Park to Spokane covers 286.6 miles and takes approximately 5 hours and 19 minutes of pure driving time. Because this route is entirely contained within Washington, you will traverse the state from the Pacific Coast region toward the interior. With a highway-focused profile, you can easily complete this journey in a single day, making it a straightforward trek across the state. Budgeting around $60 for fuel is a solid estimate for the trip. Given the duration, you have the flexibility to power through or build in one strategic stop to break up the journey.
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
143.3 miles from Boulevard Park, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient experience, as 99% of this route consists of highway travel. You will primarily navigate via I-90, I-405, and WA-518, settling into a consistent rhythm once you clear the initial urban sprawl. The most significant portion of your drive is a long, uninterrupted 269.5-mile stretch on I-90. While the road is designed for speed and directness, the character of the pavement remains steady throughout the transition from the coast. Be prepared for a focused, interstate-heavy drive that prioritizes reaching your destination promptly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 269.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South 128th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 286.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 128th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Des Moines Memorial Drive South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (WA 518): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South 128th Street
Turn left onto South 128th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
4.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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WA 518
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518 toward I 405 North: Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 North: Renton
8
15.1 mi into trip
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~20m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 269.5 mi | 4h 53m |
| I 405 | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| WA 518 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Des Moines Memorial Drive South | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Freeway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 128th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 269.5 mi, about 4h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulevard Park, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on 14th Avenue South
266 ft
·
14 sec
·
14th Avenue South
2
Turn left onto South 128th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 128th Street
3
Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Use the none lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto WA 518
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 518
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 518
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
WA 518
Toward I 405 North: Renton
Use the slight left lane.
7
Continue on I 405
10 mi
·
13 min
·
I 405
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 90
268 mi
·
4 hr 51 min
·
I 90
Use the none lane.
11
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
13
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
14
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
15
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
16
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
17
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Avenue
19
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
21
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 286.6-mile trek, plan your departure to avoid peak traffic periods near the coast. Since the drive takes over five hours, pacing yourself with at least one planned stop is essential for maintaining focus during the long I-90 segment. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before starting that 269.5-mile highway stretch, as services can be spaced out depending on your exact pace. If you prefer a more relaxed approach, consider splitting the trip into two days to account for the total duration. Always check the status of I-90 conditions before you head out, as mountain pass weather can occasionally influence travel times.
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 143.3 miles from Boulevard Park, WA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 269.5 miles.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.3 miles or 2h 40m 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 19m
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 Boulevard Park, 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 Boulevard Park, WA
This is one driving day of about 286.6 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boulevard Park, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 269.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.3 mi from Boulevard Park, WA · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 143.3 miles from Boulevard Park, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 269.5 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.15 one way
$120.30 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $62.82 | $125.63 |
| premium | $5.77 | $65.12 | $130.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.67 | $127.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86 | 1 | $30.09 | $13.76 |
| Efficient EV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.08 | $11.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.6 | 1 | $40.12 | $18.34 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Evening in Spokane on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
143 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
24 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 19m 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 Boulevard Park, WA to Spokane, WA covers 286.6 miles and takes about 5h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 405, WA 518. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.3 miles from Boulevard Park, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.15 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 286.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 128th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Des Moines Memorial Drive South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (WA 518): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Boulevard Park, WA to Spokane, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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