Origin
Brewster, WA
Late night in Brewster on Wednesday
Local time
2:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brewster, WA to Spokane Valley, WA
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
142.9 mi
230 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 17m
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6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brewster, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
This 142.9-mile drive from Brewster to Spokane Valley, Washington, is a manageable one-day trip taking approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $30, it's an economical option for exploring the Pacific Coast region within Washington state. The route primarily utilizes Sunset Highway, State Route 174, and State Route 17, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its reasonable duration, you can comfortably complete this journey in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and the possibility of a single planned stop. It's a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.4 miles from Brewster, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive presents a 54% highway share, indicating a blend of faster-paced sections and more local road segments. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 52.3 miles on the Sunset Highway, suggesting a substantial period of consistent travel before potentially needing to adjust your navigation. This route offers a mixed drive profile, meaning you can expect some stretches where you'll make good time, interspersed with sections that might require more attention or present a different pace. The transition between these road types will define the character of your journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunset Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 173 / South Bridge Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 173 / South Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (WA 173 / State Route 173): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (B Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WA 173 / South Bridge Street
Turn left onto WA 173 / South Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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WA 173 / State Route 173
At end of road, turn left onto WA 173 / State Route 173
Navigation decision point
5
48.3 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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B Street
Turn sharp left onto B Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
48.4 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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2nd Street
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
48.6 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Highway | 52.3 mi | 1h 8m |
| State Route 174 | 38.4 mi | 48m |
| State Route 17 | 15.9 mi | 27m |
| US 2 | 13.3 mi | 17m |
| State Route 173 | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| West Sunset Highway | 4.8 mi | 10m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Morgan Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Sunset Highway
— 52.3 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewster, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on East Griggs Avenue
74 ft
·
8 sec
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East Griggs Avenue
2
Turn left onto WA 173
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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South Bridge Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto WA 173
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 173
4
Continue on WA 173
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Maple Street
5
Continue on WA 173
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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10th Street
6
Turn right onto WA 173
0.5 mi
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53 sec
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Columbia Avenue
7
Continue on WA 173
434 ft
·
8 sec
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17th Street
8
Turn slight left onto WA 173
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Foster Creek Avenue
9
Turn right onto WA 17
16 mi
·
27 min
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State Route 17
10
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 174
21 mi
·
26 min
·
State Route 174
11
Continue on WA 174
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridgeport Highway
12
Turn sharp left onto B Street
507 ft
·
16 sec
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B Street
13
Turn right onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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2nd Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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Main Street
15
Turn right onto Spokane Way
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Spokane Way
16
Continue on WA 174
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Grand Coulee Avenue
17
Continue on WA 174
18 mi
·
22 min
·
State Route 174
18
Continue on WA 21
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
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WA 21
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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Sunset Highway
20
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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West Main Avenue
21
Continue on US 2
0.3 mi
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51 sec
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Northwest Main Avenue
22
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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East Main Street
23
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
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1 min
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East Main Avenue
24
Continue on US 2
7.8 mi
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9 min
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Sunset Highway
25
Continue on US 2
0.7 mi
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1 min
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West Watson Street
26
Continue on US 2
20 mi
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24 min
·
Sunset Highway
27
Continue on US 2
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgan Street
28
Continue on US 2
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunset Highway
29
Continue on US 2; WA 231
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
30
Continue on US 2
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Sunset Highway
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Sunset Highway
32
Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
95 ft
·
1 sec
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West Sunset Highway
33
Continue on West Sunset Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sunset Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
34
Enter roundabout onto US 2
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Sunset Highway
35
Continue on US 2
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sunset Highway
36
Turn straight onto US 2
13 mi
·
17 min
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US 2
37
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 27
38
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft
·
11 sec
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North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
39
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 28-minute journey, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and allow for a leisurely pace. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 52.3-mile stretch on Sunset Highway, ensuring you're topped up before embarking on longer segments. The estimated fuel cost of $30 is a good baseline, but always check current prices. This is a drive that doesn't require an overnight stay, so you can adjust your schedule as needed.
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 71.4 miles from Brewster, WA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 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 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.4 miles or 1h 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 2h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane Valley, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brewster, 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 Brewster, WA
This is one driving day of about 142.9 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brewster, 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 Sunset Highway for about 52.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.4 mi from Brewster, WA · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 71.4 miles from Brewster, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spokane Valley, WA
The final approach into Spokane Valley, 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 Valley, 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
$29.91 one way
$59.82 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $31.36 | $62.73 |
| premium | $5.77 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.55 | $63.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.00 | $6.86 |
| Efficient EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.50 | $5.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.01 | $9.15 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Valley, WA
Late night in Spokane Valley on Wednesday
Local time
2:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
3h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brewster, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 142.9 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunset Highway, State Route 174, State Route 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.4 miles from Brewster, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.91 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 173 / South Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (WA 173 / State Route 173): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (B Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Brewster, WA to Spokane Valley, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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