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1h 12m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
17 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, WA
William Jacobs
The drive from Newport, WA to Spokane, WA covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Washington Avenue, North Division Street, North Newport Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.4 miles on South Washington Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.93 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.7 miles from Newport, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 47.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 2 / South Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 2 / South Washington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 2 / South Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 / South Washington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Washington Avenue | 37.4 mi | 49m |
| North Division Street | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| North Newport Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Washington Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Spokane Falls Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Buckeye Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Stevens Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, WA and Spokane, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
Turn left onto US 2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
Continue on US 2
Enter roundabout onto US 2
Continue on US 2
Turn slight left onto US 2; US 395
Turn right onto West Buckeye Avenue
Turn left onto North Washington Street
Continue on North Stevens Street
Turn right onto West Spokane Falls Boulevard
Turn right onto West Main Avenue
Turn right
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 47.3 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.7 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Newport, 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 Newport, WA
This is one driving day of about 47.3 miles and 1h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Newport, WA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Newport, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.93 one way
$19.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $10.37 | $20.73 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Newport Hospital
Newport, WA
8 DCFC
Wendle Motors
Spokane, WA
6 DCFC
Kroger-Fred Meyer 657 (Spokane, WA)
Spokane, WA
6 DCFC
WA Trust Bank - Wandermere
Spokane, WA
2 DCFC
North Spokane Library
Spokane, WA
2 DCFC
Avista - 5 Mile STA DCFC
Spokane, WA
2 DCFC
North East Community Center
Spokane, WA
2 DCFC
Avista - Gonzaga Fleet DCFC
Spokane, WA
2 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Newport on Monday
Local time
11:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Morning in Spokane on Monday
Local time
11:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
32°F
Fairwood, WA
24 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
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.
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