Drive Time
5h 43m
Distance
366.3 mi
590 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$77
one way
Photo: William Jacobs
The drive from Minnehaha, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 366.3 miles and takes about 5h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 22nd Avenue, Northeast 49th Street, Northeast Saint James Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
183.1 miles from Minnehaha, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 43m drive with frequent turns across 366.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minnehaha, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 22nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 49th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Saint James Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Saint Johns Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 500 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 205 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbia River Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Minnehaha, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
Start on Northeast 51st Street
Turn left onto Northeast 22nd Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast 49th Street
Turn right onto Northeast Saint James Road
Turn slight right onto Northeast Saint Johns Road
Turn left onto WA 500 East
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 205 South: Salem
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
Continue on Columbia River Highway
Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
Continue on McNary Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
Continue on South US 395
Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
Keep slight left to continue on US 395
Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
Turn left onto North Pines Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.1 miles or 2h 51m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane Valley, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Minnehaha, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Minnehaha, WA
This is one driving day of about 366.3 miles and 5h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.1 mi from Minnehaha, WA · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 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.
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 183.1 miles from Minnehaha, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$76.88 one way
$153.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $80.28 | $160.57 |
| premium | $5.77 | $83.23 | $166.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.38 | $162.76 |
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: 128.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.9 | 1 | $38.46 | $17.58 |
| Efficient EV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.05 | $14.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.5 | 1 | $51.28 | $23.44 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Minnehaha on Saturday
Local time
11:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Spokane Valley on Saturday
Local time
11:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
31°F
Madras, OR
183 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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