Trip from Cashmere, WA to Spokane Valley, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 44m

Distance

191.3 mi

308 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 32m ★

6 AM

3h 45m

8 AM

4h 10m

10 AM

3h 54m

12 PM

3h 51m

3 PM

3h 55m

5 PM

4h 9m

8 PM

3h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cashmere, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 191.3 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, State Route 28, US 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137.1 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.04 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.7 miles from Cashmere, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 191.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 44m highway drive covering 191.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and State Route 28. The longest continuous stretch is about 137.1 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 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 137.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 28. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 2; US 97 / US 2.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 2; US 97 / US 2): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 2; US 97): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14 miles (WA 28 / State Route 28): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 2; US 97 / US 2

Turn right onto US 2; US 97 / US 2

Navigation decision point

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8.4 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 2; US 97

Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

14 mi into trip | ~22m in | WA 28 / State Route 28

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 28 / State Route 28

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4

40 mi into trip | ~55m in | White Trail Road

Enter roundabout onto White Trail Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

48.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | WA 281 / State Route 281

Turn right onto WA 281 / State Route 281

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	137.1 mi	2h 29m
State Route 28	26 mi	33m
US 2	10 mi	14m
White Trail Road	8.8 mi	12m
Sunset Highway	3.8 mi	7m
State Route 281	2.9 mi	3m
Burke Spur	1.7 mi	2m
Aplets Way	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 137.1 mi, about 2h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cashmere, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.

1

Start on US 2 Business; US 97 Business

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Aplets Way

2

Turn right onto US 2; US 97

8.2 mi · 11 min · US 2; US 97

3

Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97

132 ft · 5 sec · US 2; US 97

4

Continue on US 2; US 97

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 2; US 97

5

Turn right onto WA 28

3.8 mi · 7 min · Sunset Highway

6

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 28

26 mi · 33 min · State Route 28

7

Enter roundabout onto White Trail Road

15 ft · 0 sec · White Trail Road

8

Continue on White Trail Road

8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road

9

Turn right onto WA 281

2.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 281

10

Turn left onto WA 281 Spur

1.7 mi · 2 min · Burke Spur

11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

12

Merge onto I 90

126 mi · 2 hr 15 min · I 90

13

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

11 mi · 14 min · I 90; US 2; US 395

14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward WA 27

15

Turn left onto WA 27

148 ft · 11 sec · North Pines Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

16

Arrive at destination

WA 27

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 95.7 miles from Cashmere, WA, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.1 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 42 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.7 miles or 1h 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 3h 5m

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 Cashmere, 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 Cashmere, WA

This is one driving day of about 191.3 miles and 3h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Cashmere, 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 137.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.7 mi from Cashmere, WA · 1h 59m into the drive

city of the state Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ephrata, WA

96 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.

Popular next leg

Ephrata, WA to Spokane Valley, WA

132.3 mi · 2h 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Quincy, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warden, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.7 miles from Cashmere, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.1 miles.

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.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Wild Huckleberry

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wenatchee, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.7

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15096631013

Visit website

Pybus Public Market

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wenatchee, Washington

0.7 mi

McGlinn's Public House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wenatchee, Washington

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Espresso De Cafè

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Moses Lake, Washington

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 82

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+15097666667

The Wild Huckleberry

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.7

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15096631013

Visit website

Pybus Public Market

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 13.7

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15098883900

Visit website

McGlinn's Public House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 13.7

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15096639073

Visit website

Tropical Salvadoreño Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.7

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15096622529

Visit website

Shari's Cafe and Pies

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15095900596

Visit website

Mela Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 13.7

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15098880374

Visit website

Atlas Fare

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10 mile 13.7

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+15093000303

Visit website

The Paradise Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.7

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15094709595

Visit website

Espresso De Cafè

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 82

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+15097666667

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 177.7

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177.7

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177.7

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15099925258

Visit website

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177.7

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177.7

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15094433566

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177.7

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 13.7

East Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 13.7

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 13.7

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 191.3

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 177.7

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 54.7

George, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 177.7

Spokane, Washington

+15092445866

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 191.3

Spokane Valley, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Walla Walla Point Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13.7

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15096618006

Visit website

Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 191.3

Spokane Valley, Washington

Hours: 2–9 pm

+15092423831

Visit website

McCosh Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 82

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15097643805

Visit website

Manito Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 177.7

Spokane, Washington

+15096256200

Visit website

Riverfront Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 177.7

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+15096256600

Visit website

Mobius Discovery Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 177.7

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15093217121

Visit website

The Great Northern Clocktower

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 177.7

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.04 one way

$80.07 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$41.99	$83.98
premium	$5.77	$43.44	$86.88
diesel	$5.61	$42.24	$84.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.4	$20.09	$9.18
Efficient EV	47.8	$16.74	$7.65
EV Truck/SUV	76.5	$26.78	$12.24

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Cashmere, WA

Evening in Cashmere on Friday

Local time

8:01 PM

PDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spokane Valley, WA

Evening in Spokane Valley on Friday

Local time

8:01 PM

PDT

Current temp

30°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

49°F

Ephrata, WA

96 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

45 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 44m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cashmere, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 191.3 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, State Route 28, US 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.7 miles from Cashmere, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.04 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 is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 2; US 97 / US 2): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 2; US 97): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14 miles (WA 28 / State Route 28): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Cashmere, WA to Spokane Valley, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Spokane Valley, WA

Nearby Places

The Wild Huckleberry

Espresso De Cafè

The Wild Huckleberry

Pybus Public Market

McGlinn's Public House

Tropical Salvadoreño Restaurant

Shari's Cafe and Pies

Mela Coffee Roasting Co.

Atlas Fare

The Paradise Restaurant

Espresso De Cafè

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

Caffe Capri

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

First Avenue Coffee

Indaba Coffee

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

EVCS Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Electrify America Charging Station

Walla Walla Point Park

Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park

McCosh Park

Manito Park

Riverfront Park

Mobius Discovery Center

The Great Northern Clocktower

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cashmere, WA

Spokane Valley, WA

Same local time

45 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 44m on the road

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