Origin
Ocean Shores, WA
Night in Ocean Shores on Friday
Local time
11:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Shores, WA to Spokane, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 37m
Distance
393.2 mi
633 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$82
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 25m
★
6 AM
6h 37m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 43m
3 PM
6h 47m
5 PM
7h 0m
8 PM
6h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Shores, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ocean Shores, WA to Spokane, WA covers 393.2 miles and takes about 6h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast, Canal Drive Southeast, Ocean Lake Way Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.29 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
196.6 miles from Ocean Shores, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 37m. Total distance: 393.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 37m drive with frequent turns across 393.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ocean Shores, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Canal Drive Southeast | — | — |
| Ocean Lake Way Northeast | — | — |
| Point Brown Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| Damon Road | — | — |
| State Route 115 | — | — |
| State Route 109 | — | — |
| West Emerson Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on Canal Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
3
Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
4
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ocean Lake Way Northeast
5
Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
7
Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Damon Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Damon Road
9
Continue on State Route 115
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 115
10
Turn right onto State Route 109
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Route 109
11
Continue on West Emerson Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Emerson Avenue
12
Turn right onto Simpson Avenue
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Simpson Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto North Park Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Park Street
14
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
South F Street
16
Exit the roundabout onto South F Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South F Street
17
Turn left onto East Heron Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Heron Street
18
Continue on Hornsby Way
476 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hornsby Way
19
Turn right onto East Wishkah Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wishkah Street
20
Continue on Olympic Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Olympic Highway
21
Continue straight
21 mi
·
26 min
22
Merge slight left
5.4 mi
·
7 min
23
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
24
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
36 min
25
Keep slight right
8.2 mi
·
10 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
27
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27 mi
·
34 min
·
State Route 18
28
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Spokane
30
Merge slight left
252 mi
·
4 hr 32 min
31
Merge slight right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
33
Continue on West 5th Avenue
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
34
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
35
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
36
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
37
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
38
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Avenue
39
Turn right
26 ft
·
9 sec
40
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 196.6 miles from Ocean Shores, WA, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
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 87 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 196.6 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 36m
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 Ocean Shores, 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 Ocean Shores, WA
This is one driving day of about 393.2 miles and 6h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Ocean Shores, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 196.6 mi from Ocean Shores, WA · 3h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
197 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 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 196.6 miles from Ocean Shores, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.29 one way
$164.59 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $86.30 | $172.61 |
| premium | $5.77 | $89.29 | $178.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $86.81 | $173.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118 | 1 | $41.29 | $18.87 |
| Efficient EV | 98.3 | 1 | $34.40 | $15.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 157.3 | 1 | $55.05 | $25.16 |
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 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.
Destination
Spokane, WA
Night in Spokane on Friday
Local time
11:42 PM
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
9 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
6h 37m 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 Ocean Shores, WA to Spokane, WA covers 393.2 miles and takes about 6h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast, Canal Drive Southeast, Ocean Lake Way Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 196.6 miles from Ocean Shores, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.29 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ocean Shores, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ocean Shores, WA to Spokane, 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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