Origin
Port Angeles, WA
Morning in Port Angeles on Monday
Local time
7:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Angeles, WA to Spokane, WA
Drive Time
6h 38m
Distance
396.7 mi
638 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 26m
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6 AM
6h 38m
8 AM
7h 2m
10 AM
6h 47m
12 PM
6h 44m
3 PM
6h 48m
5 PM
7h 1m
8 PM
6h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Port Angeles, WA to Spokane, WA covers 396.7 miles and takes about 6h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Lincoln Street, East 1st Street, State Route 104 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $83.26 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
198.3 miles from Port Angeles, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 38m drive with frequent turns across 396.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Lincoln Street 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 38m, 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 Port Angeles, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 104 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hood Canal Floating Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Lincoln Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Angeles, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on the route
213 ft
·
21 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lincoln Street
151 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Lincoln Street
3
Turn left onto East 1st Street
37 mi
·
55 min
·
East 1st Street
4
Take the exit right
8.7 mi
·
11 min
5
Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
State Route 104
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 104
7
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 104
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 104
9
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Route 104
10
Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hood Canal Floating Bridge
11
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
12
Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 3 Northeast
13
Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
14
Continue on West State Route 16
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West State Route 16
15
Continue on State Highway 16
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 16
16
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
2 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 5 North: Seattle
18
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
19
Keep slight right
8.2 mi
·
10 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
21
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27 mi
·
34 min
·
State Route 18
22
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Spokane
24
Merge slight left
252 mi
·
4 hr 32 min
25
Merge slight right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
27
Continue on West 5th Avenue
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
28
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
29
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
30
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
31
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
32
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Avenue
33
Turn right
26 ft
·
9 sec
34
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
35
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 198.3 miles from Port Angeles, WA, or about 3h 19m 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 198.3 miles or 3h 19m 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 37m
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 Port Angeles, 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 Port Angeles, WA
This is one driving day of about 396.7 miles and 6h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Port Angeles, 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 198.3 mi from Port Angeles, WA · 3h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
198 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 198.3 miles from Port Angeles, 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
$83.26 one way
$166.52 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
139 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $86.95 | $173.89 |
| premium | $5.77 | $90.13 | $180.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $88.13 | $176.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$83
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$108–$133
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 119 | 1 | $41.65 | $19.04 |
| Efficient EV | 99.2 | 1 | $34.71 | $15.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158.7 | 1 | $55.54 | $25.39 |
Gas CO2
139 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
Morning in Spokane on Monday
Local time
7:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°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
4 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 38m 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 Port Angeles, WA to Spokane, WA covers 396.7 miles and takes about 6h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Lincoln Street, East 1st Street, State Route 104. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 198.3 miles from Port Angeles, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $83.26 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 38m, 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 Port Angeles, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Angeles, WA to Spokane, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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