Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
188.8 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
The drive from Oroville, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 188.8 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 6th Street, State Route 20, Highway 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.90 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.4 miles from Oroville, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 188.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Clark Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Railroad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Oroville, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
Start on Main Street
Turn left onto East 6th Street
Continue on State Route 20
Continue on Highway 20
Continue on State Route 20
Continue on Highway 20
Continue on State Highway 20
Continue on 6th Street
Turn right onto South Clark Avenue
Continue on State Highway 20
At the end of the road, turn right
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Railroad Street
Exit the roundabout onto North Railroad Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street
Exit the rotary
Turn straight onto South Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Keep slight left to continue on North Spokane Corridor
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue
Turn left onto North Haven Street
Continue on North Haven Place
Turn straight onto North Market Street
Turn left onto East Grace Avenue
Continue on North Greene Street
Turn straight onto North Freya Way
Continue on North Freya Street
Continue on South Thor Place
Continue on South Thor Street
Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.4 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane Valley, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Oroville, 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 Oroville, WA
This is one driving day of about 188.8 miles and 3h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.4 mi from Oroville, WA · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 94.4 miles from Oroville, 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
$38.90 one way
$77.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $41.38 | $82.76 |
| premium | $5.77 | $42.90 | $85.79 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $40.64 | $81.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.82 | $9.06 |
| Efficient EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.52 | $7.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.43 | $12.08 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Oroville on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Spokane Valley on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
32°F
Fairwood, WA
94 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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