Origin
Spokane Valley, WA
Evening in Spokane Valley on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane Valley, WA to Basin City, WA
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
129.2 mi
208 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Basin City, WA
Josh Hild
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Spokane Valley to Basin City, expect a straightforward journey covering 129.2 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 2 hours and 28 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $27 for fuel to cover the distance across this stretch of the Pacific Coast region. Since the entire route remains within Washington state, you won't need to worry about crossing regional borders or adjusting your travel plans for major terrain shifts. It is a manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
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
64.6 miles from Spokane Valley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with local transit segments. You will spend about 54% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing I-90, the Spokane Valley Freeway, and the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey involves a 56.6-mile stretch on I-90, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. As you transition between these major roadways, you will notice the rhythm of the drive change from the heavier traffic patterns of the freeway to the more localized flow of the state highway system.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 56.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Montgomery Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 129.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.2 miles (East Montgomery Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 90 / Spokane Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles (US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Montgomery Avenue
Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 90 / Spokane Valley Freeway
Merge onto I 90 / Spokane Valley Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
68.4 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway toward Ritzville, Pasco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
5
119 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward WA 17 North: Mesa, Moses Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 17 North: Mesa, Moses Lake
5
129.1 mi into trip
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~2h 28m in
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First Place
Turn left onto First Place
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Spokane Valley, WA and Basin City, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco and Moses Lake.
Ritzville
68.4 mi in
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~1h 16m
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via US 395
Pasco
68.4 mi in
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~1h 16m
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via US 395
Moses Lake
119 mi in
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~2h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 56.6 mi | 1h |
| Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway | 50.6 mi | 54m |
| Spokane Valley Freeway | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| Road 170 | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| WA 17 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Pines Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Loen Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| First Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 56.6 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley, WA and Basin City, WA.
1
Start on WA 27
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Pines Road
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
155 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Montgomery Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
4
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Spokane Valley Freeway
Use the none lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 90; US 395
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
51 mi
·
54 min
·
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward WA 17 North: Mesa, Moses Lake
8
Turn right onto WA 17
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 17
9
Turn left onto Road 170
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Road 170
10
Turn right onto Loen Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Loen Drive
11
Turn left onto First Place
410 ft
·
20 sec
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First Place
12
Turn right onto Estella Drive
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
Estella Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Estella Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule without needing to plan for overnight stops. With a total duration under two and a half hours, you might consider hitting the road outside of peak commuter times to ensure a smoother experience on the I-90 sections. Because there are no mandatory stops built into this route, plan your own breaks strategically to keep your energy levels up during the 129.2-mile trek. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to fuel up before leaving Spokane Valley, as the highway-heavy nature of the first half of your route means you will want to avoid unnecessary detours once you are underway.
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 64.6 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.6 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 64.6 miles or 1h 12m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Basin City, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spokane Valley, 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 Valley, WA
This is one driving day of about 129.2 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spokane Valley, 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 56.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.6 mi from Spokane Valley, WA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 64.6 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Basin City, WA
The final approach into Basin City, 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 Basin City, 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
$27.12 one way
$54.23 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $28.32 | $56.63 |
| premium | $5.77 | $29.35 | $58.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.70 | $57.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.57 | $6.20 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.09 | $8.27 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Basin City, WA
Evening in Basin City on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°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 28m 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 Valley, WA to Basin City, WA covers 129.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, Spokane Valley Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.6 miles from Spokane Valley, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.12 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 129.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.2 miles (East Montgomery Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 90 / Spokane Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles (US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Spokane Valley, WA and Basin City, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco and Moses Lake.
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