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Trip from Spokane, WA to Artondale, WA

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Drive Time

5h 45m

Distance

303.9 mi

489 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 32m ★
6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Artondale, WA, WA

Artondale, WA

Jack Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Spokane, WA to Artondale, WA covers 303.9 miles and takes about 5h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Main Avenue, North Monroe Street, West Freeway Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.60 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

152 miles from Spokane, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 5h 45m drive with frequent turns across 303.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,437 ft 41 ft

Total Climb

2,369 ft

Total Descent

4,163 ft

Highest Point

2,437 ft

~217.1 mi in

Elevation Range

2,396 ft

Notable High Points

2,073 ft at ~152 miles +542 ft prominence
2,437 ft at ~217.1 miles +540 ft prominence

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

This is a straightforward 5h 45m 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 Spokane, WA to Artondale, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Main Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
North Monroe Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Freeway Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 90 West Unavailable Refreshing
WA 18 West Unavailable Refreshing
SR 18 west Unavailable Refreshing
Snoqualmie Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 18 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Main Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Artondale, WA.

1

Start on South Gorge Trail

157 ft · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail
2

Turn right

26 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn left onto West Main Avenue

463 ft · 20 sec · West Main Avenue
4

Turn right onto North Monroe Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Monroe Street
5

Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue
6

Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue

187 ft · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue
7

Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 90 West: Seattle
8

Merge slight left

2.0 mi · 2 min
9

Keep slight left

57 mi · 1 hr
10

Keep slight left

195 mi · 3 hr 31 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

0.2 mi · 30 sec · WA 18 West: Auburn
12

Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

449 ft · 13 sec · SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
13

Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
14

Continue on State Route 18

27 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
15

Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
16

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
17

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 5 South: Tacoma
18

Merge slight left

7.2 mi · 9 min
19

Keep slight right

1.3 mi · 1 min
20

Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

0.6 mi · 1 min · WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
21

Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

0.5 mi · 46 sec · WA 16 West: Union Avenue
22

Merge slight left

7.5 mi · 9 min
23

Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Olympic Drive
24

Turn left onto Olympic Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Olympic Drive
25

Continue on 56th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · 56th Street
26

Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest
27

At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest
28

Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest

502 ft · 12 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest
29

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 2h 52m 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 152 miles or 2h 52m 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Artondale, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Spokane, 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 Spokane, WA

This is one driving day of about 303.9 miles and 5h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spokane, 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 152 mi from Spokane, WA · 2h 52m into the drive

city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

152 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

Yakima, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monroe, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152 miles from Spokane, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Artondale, WA

The final approach into Artondale, 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 Artondale, 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

$63.60 one way

$127.21 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $66.70 $133.40
premium $5.77 $69.01 $138.02
diesel $5.61 $67.10 $134.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$64

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 91.2 1 $31.91 $14.59
Efficient EV 76 0 $26.59 $12.16
EV Truck/SUV 121.6 1 $42.55 $19.45

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

36 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Spokane, WA

Late night in Spokane on Wednesday

Local time

5:14 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Chance Light Rain

SW 6 mph 50% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:01AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 8:16PM PDT until April 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

Artondale, WA

Late night in Artondale on Wednesday

Local time

5:14 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

Monroe, WA

152 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

21 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 45m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Spokane, WA to Artondale, WA covers 303.9 miles and takes about 5h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Avenue, North Monroe Street, West Freeway Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152 miles from Spokane, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spokane, WA to Artondale, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spokane, WA to Artondale, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 41 ft to 2,437 ft elevation with about 2,369 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.

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