Origin
Spokane, WA
Late night in Spokane on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane, WA to Cascade Valley, WA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
107.5 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
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6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cascade Valley, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
Embark on a 107.5-mile journey from Spokane, WA to Cascade Valley, WA, a drive that will take approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes. This route is best suited for a single day trip, offering a straightforward path without the need for an overnight stay. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this local drive is economical and fits well within a modest budget. You'll primarily navigate using West Main Avenue, North Monroe Street, and West Riverside Avenue, experiencing a route characterized by frequent turns rather than open highway cruising. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll remain in Washington state for the entire excursion.
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
53.8 miles from Spokane, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
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Drive Character
This trip is defined as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you won't encounter any interstate or freeway conditions. The absence of a 'longest stretch' measurement suggests a continuous series of turns and city navigation rather than long, uninterrupted segments. Expect your driving experience to be engaging and dynamic, requiring constant attention to road changes and intersections. This route offers a true local feel, winding through the infrastructure of the communities you pass through, rather than a typical highway commute.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 100 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and West Valley Road. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Monroe Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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West Main Avenue
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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North Monroe Street
Turn right onto North Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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West Freeway Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto West Freeway Avenue toward I 90 West: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
5
100.9 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
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WA 17; I 90 Bus
Take the exit onto WA 17; I 90 Bus toward WA 17, I 90: Othello, Moses Lake, Ephrata
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 17, I 90: Othello, Moses Lake, Ephrat...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spokane, WA and Cascade Valley, WA, road signs point toward Moses Lake and Ephrata.
Moses Lake
100.9 mi in
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~1h 50m
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via WA 17; I 90 Bus
Ephrata
100.9 mi in
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~1h 50m
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via WA 17; I 90 Bus
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 100 mi | 1h 47m |
| West Valley Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Pioneer Way | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Coulee Corridor | 1 mi | 1m |
| Valley Road Northeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Stratford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| WA 17 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 100 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Cascade Valley, WA.
1
Start on South Gorge Trail
157 ft
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21 sec
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South Gorge Trail
2
Turn right
26 ft
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8 sec
3
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
464 ft
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19 sec
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West Main Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Monroe Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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North Monroe Street
5
Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue
0.1 mi
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18 sec
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West Freeway Avenue
6
Keep slight left at fork onto West Freeway Avenue
188 ft
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5 sec
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West Freeway Avenue
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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30 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
8
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
2.0 mi
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2 min
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I 90; US 2; US 395
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi
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1 hr
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I 90; US 395
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
41 mi
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44 min
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I 90
11
Take the exit onto WA 17; I 90 Bus
0.3 mi
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44 sec
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WA 17; I 90 Bus
Toward WA 17, I 90: Othello, Moses Lake, Ephrata
12
Turn right onto WA 17; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Coulee Corridor
13
Continue on I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist
1.8 mi
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2 min
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South Pioneer Way
14
Continue on WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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East Broadway Avenue
15
Turn right onto North Stratford Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Stratford Road
16
Turn left onto West Valley Road
1.8 mi
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3 min
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West Valley Road
17
Continue on Valley Road Northeast
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Valley Road Northeast
18
Turn right onto Clink Road Northeast
360 ft
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20 sec
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Clink Road Northeast
19
Turn left onto Arrow Street Northeast
0.1 mi
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27 sec
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Arrow Street Northeast
20
Arrive at destination
Arrow Street Northeast
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 3 minutes for this 107.5-mile drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Since there are no designated stops listed and the drive is not excessively long, you can easily pace yourself without needing to plan for extended breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $23, and it's always wise to top off before heading out. A practical tip for this 'Turn-heavy local drive' is to familiarize yourself with the main roads—West Main Avenue, North Monroe Street, and West Riverside Avenue—before you depart to anticipate the frequent directional changes.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.8 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 miles.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cascade Valley, 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 107.5 miles and 2h 3m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 100 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.8 mi from Spokane, WA · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Spokane, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.
Arriving in Cascade Valley, WA
The final approach into Cascade 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 Cascade Valley, WA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.50 one way
$45.00 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
| premium | $5.77 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.73 | $47.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.29 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.05 | $6.88 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Cascade Valley, WA
Late night in Cascade Valley on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
33°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
1 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
2h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Cascade Valley, WA covers 107.5 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, West Valley Road, South Pioneer Way. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.8 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 $22.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Monroe Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Spokane, WA and Cascade Valley, WA, road signs point toward Moses Lake and Ephrata.
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