Origin
Fife Heights, WA
Afternoon in Fife Heights on Wednesday
Local time
2:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fife Heights, WA to Spokane, WA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 25m
Distance
288 mi
464 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 12m
★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fife Heights, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This 288-mile drive from Fife Heights, WA to Spokane, WA is a solid day trip, taking about 5 hours and 25 minutes to complete. With 98% of the journey on highways, it's a focused drive primarily utilizing I-90 and State Route 18. You can expect a fuel cost of around $60 for this trip. Since both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, you'll be traversing familiar territory throughout. This route is best suited for a single day, making it convenient for a quick transition between locations.
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
144 miles from Fife Heights, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 98% of the route featuring high-speed travel. You'll spend most of your time on I-90, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 253.5 miles. While primarily interstate, the initial segments on State Route 18 and Pacific Highway East offer a brief introduction to local roads before merging onto the main highway. The character of the drive is largely consistent, emphasizing forward momentum across Washington.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 253.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 18. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near 70th Avenue East.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 25m 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 1.2 miles (70th Avenue East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles (WA 99 / Pacific Highway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (WA 18 / South 348th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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70th Avenue East
At end of road, turn left onto 70th Avenue East
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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WA 99 / Pacific Highway East
Turn left onto WA 99 / Pacific Highway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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WA 18 / South 348th Street
Turn right onto WA 18 / South 348th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
33.1 mi into trip
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~46m in
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I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
286.7 mi into trip
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~5h 21m in
Take the exit toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Str...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 253.5 mi | 4h 34m |
| State Route 18 | 27.9 mi | 35m |
| Pacific Highway East | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 66th Avenue East | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 62nd Avenue Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 253.5 mi, about 4h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fife Heights, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on 62nd Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
62nd Avenue Northeast
2
Continue on 4th Street East
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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4th Street East
3
Turn right onto 66th Avenue East
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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66th Avenue East
4
Turn left onto 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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10th Street East
5
At end of road, turn left onto 70th Avenue East
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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70th Avenue East
6
Turn right onto Porter Way
210 ft
·
13 sec
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Porter Way
7
Turn left onto WA 99
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway East
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto WA 18
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 348th Street
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on WA 18
28 mi
·
35 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on WA 18
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
12
Merge onto I 90
252 mi
·
4 hr 32 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
15
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
16
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 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
·
4 sec
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West 4th Avenue
19
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Avenue
21
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
22
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
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South Gorge Trail
23
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour and 25-minute journey, consider an early morning departure from Fife Heights to avoid potential traffic, especially on the initial state routes. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing, but it’s wise to plan for fuel and rest before embarking on the longest stretch of 253.5 miles on I-90. The estimated fuel cost of $60 is a good budget to keep in mind. A specific tip: ensure your vehicle is in good condition before you leave, as services can be more spread out once you're deep into the interstate portion.
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 144 miles from Fife Heights, WA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 253.5 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144 miles or 2h 46m 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 26m
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 Fife Heights, 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 Fife Heights, WA
This is one driving day of about 288 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fife Heights, 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 253.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144 mi from Fife Heights, WA · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 144 miles from Fife Heights, 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 253.5 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
$60.28 one way
$120.55 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $63.21 | $126.43 |
| premium | $5.77 | $65.40 | $130.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.59 | $127.17 |
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: 100.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.4 | 1 | $30.24 | $13.82 |
| Efficient EV | 72 | 0 | $25.20 | $11.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.2 | 1 | $40.32 | $18.43 |
Gas CO2
101 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
Afternoon in Spokane on Wednesday
Local time
2:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Monroe, WA
144 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 25m 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 Fife Heights, WA to Spokane, WA covers 288 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, State Route 18, Pacific Highway East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144 miles from Fife Heights, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.28 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 straightforward 5h 25m 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 1.2 miles (70th Avenue East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles (WA 99 / Pacific Highway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (WA 18 / South 348th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fife Heights, WA to Spokane, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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