Longview Heights, WA to Spokane, WA is 368 miles and takes about 7h 10m via I 90, US 12, and I 82, with a fuel budget near $77 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you across Washington state, moving from the Pacific Coast region eastward. Expect a largely highway-focused experience, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. With only 2 recommended stops, you can plan to cover significant ground efficiently. This route is a practical choice for reaching Spokane from the western part of the state without needing an overnight stay.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184 miles from Longview Heights, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 49m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 10m. Total distance: 368 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 98% of the route utilizing major interstates and highways. You'll encounter long, uninterrupted stretches, including the longest segment of 168.1 miles on I 90. The character of the road remains consistent for the most part, prioritizing efficient travel over varied scenery. Prepare for a drive where speed and directness are key, as the path is primarily defined by the efficiency of these major arteries.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 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 168.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 12. 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 Cedar Gates Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 368 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 (Cedar Gates Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (WA 411 / Westside Highway): Navigation decision point; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Cedar Gates Road
Turn left onto Cedar Gates Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip|~13m in|WA 411 / Westside Highway
At end of road, turn left onto WA 411 / Westside Highway
Navigation decision point
5
31 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the exit toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
5
167.1 mi into trip|~3h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensbur...
6
198 mi into trip|~4h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Longview Heights, WA and Spokane, WA, road signs point toward Yakima and Ellensburg.
Yakima
31 mi in|~45m
Ellensburg
167.1 mi in|~3h 30m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
168.1 mi
3h
US 12
135.8 mi
2h 45m
I 82
30.3 mi
32m
I 5
25.2 mi
27m
Westside Highway
1.6 mi
3m
Columbia Heights Road
1.6 mi
5m
Nevada Drive
1.4 mi
5m
South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 168.1 mi, about 3h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longview Heights, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on this road
29 ft·3 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Crestmont Avenue
321 ft·15 sec·Crestmont Avenue
3
Turn left onto Alpine Way
283 ft·18 sec·Alpine Way
4
Turn left onto Cedar Gates Road
508 ft·23 sec·Cedar Gates Road
5
Turn right onto Laulainen Road
523 ft·24 sec·Laulainen Road
6
Turn left onto Gates Road
0.1 mi·35 sec·Gates Road
7
Turn right onto Columbia Heights Road
1.6 mi·5 min·Columbia Heights Road
8
Turn left onto Nevada Drive
1.4 mi·5 min·Nevada Drive
9
At end of road, turn left onto WA 411
1.6 mi·3 min·Westside Highway
10
Turn right onto Lexington Bridge Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Lexington Bridge Drive
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
12
Merge onto I 5
25 mi·27 min·I 5
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
14
Turn right onto US 12
119 mi·2 hr 22 min·US 12
15
Continue on US 12
17 mi·22 min·US 12
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg
17
Turn straight onto WA 823
100 ft·1 sec·Selah Road
18
Take the ramp
111 ft·2 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
20
Merge onto I 82; US 97
30 mi·32 min·I 82; US 97
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·54 sec
Toward I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane
22
Merge onto I 90
166 mi·2 hr 58 min·I 90
23
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
1.8 mi·2 min·I 90; US 2; US 395
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
25
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft·12 sec·West 5th Avenue
26
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Freeway Avenue
27
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·West 4th Avenue
28
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft·4 sec·West 4th Avenue
29
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
30
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·West Main Avenue
31
Turn right
26 ft·8 sec
32
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft·17 sec·South Gorge Trail
33
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 10m duration, starting your drive from Longview Heights in the morning is advisable to make the most of daylight. With 2 stops suggested over 368 miles, plan to break up the journey roughly every 120 miles or so. This highway-centric route means fuel stops will be readily available, especially along the 168.1-mile stretch on I 90. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the more rural sections between major towns. Since it's a single-day drive, flexibility in your stop timing is a benefit.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184 miles from Longview Heights, WA, or about 3h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 168.1 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 81 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184 miles or 3h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 3m
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 Longview 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Longview Heights, WA
This is one driving day of about 368 miles and 7h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Longview Heights, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 168.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 184 mi from Longview Heights, WA
· 3h 49m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$77.02 one way
$154.04 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$80.77
$161.54
premium
$5.77
$83.57
$167.14
diesel
$5.61
$81.25
$162.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$77
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
48 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
FLO Charging Station
Naches, Washington
FLO
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
George, Washington
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
EV Connect
1 DCFC
BTCPower Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Other: 12
ChargePoint: 11
EV Connect: 10
FLO: 5
Tesla Destination: 5
Shell Recharge: 3
Tesla: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.4
1
$38.64
$17.66
Efficient EV
92
1
$32.20
$14.72
EV Truck/SUV
147.2
1
$51.52
$23.55
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Longview Heights, WA
Late night
in Longview Heights on Friday
Local time
4:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spokane, WA
Late night
in Spokane on Friday
Local time
4:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
7h 10m 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 Longview Heights, WA to Spokane, WA covers 368 miles and takes about 7h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, US 12, I 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184 miles from Longview Heights, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $77.02 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 24 significant decision points across 368 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 (Cedar Gates Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (WA 411 / Westside Highway): Navigation decision point; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Longview Heights, WA and Spokane, WA, road signs point toward Yakima and Ellensburg.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
