Origin
Spokane Valley, WA
Late night in Spokane Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane Valley, WA to Coulee Dam, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
96.7 mi
156 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coulee Dam, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Coulee Dam, WA covers 96.7 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunset Highway, WA 174, West Sunset Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.7 miles on Sunset Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.24 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.
Midpoint
48.3 miles from Spokane Valley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 96.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Coulee Dam, WA covers 96.7 miles and takes about 2h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunset Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Montgomery Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Montgomery Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (US 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.7 miles (US 2 / West Sunset Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
11.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 toward US 2 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 2 West
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 2 / West Sunset Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / West Sunset Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
West Sunset Highway
Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
96.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
WA 155 / State Highway 155
Turn right onto WA 155 / State Highway 155
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Highway | 39.7 mi | 50m |
| WA 174 | 18.6 mi | 24m |
| West Sunset Highway | 15.3 mi | 24m |
| Spokane Valley Freeway | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| US 2 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Coulee Corridor | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Broadway Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Morgan Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Sunset Highway
— 39.7 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley, WA and Coulee Dam, 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
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 2
Toward US 2 West
6
Enter roundabout onto US 2
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Sunset Highway
7
Continue on US 2
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sunset Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Sunset Highway
9
Continue on West Sunset Highway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sunset Highway
10
Continue on US 2
402 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Sunset Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
13 mi
·
18 min
·
West Sunset Highway
12
Continue on US 2
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Avenue
13
Continue on US 2; WA 231
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunset Highway
14
Continue on US 2
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgan Street
15
Continue on US 2
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Sunset Highway
16
Continue on US 2
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Watson Street
17
Continue on US 2
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Sunset Highway
18
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue
19
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on US 2
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northwest Main Avenue
21
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Avenue
22
Continue on US 2
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Sunset Highway
23
Turn right onto WA 21
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
WA 21
24
Continue on WA 174
19 mi
·
24 min
·
WA 174
25
Turn slight right onto Spokane Way
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Spokane Way
26
Turn right onto Federal Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Federal Avenue
27
Continue on WA 155
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Coulee Corridor
28
Continue on WA 155
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Route 155
29
Continue on WA 155
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
30
Turn right onto WA 155
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 155
31
Continue on Roosevelt Way
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Roosevelt Way
32
Arrive at destination
Marina Way
Trip Plan
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 48.3 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.7 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 1h 11m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coulee Dam, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Spokane Valley, 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 Spokane Valley, WA
This is one driving day of about 96.7 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Spokane Valley, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunset Highway for about 39.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from Spokane Valley, WA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coulee Dam, WA
The final approach into Coulee Dam, 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 Coulee Dam, 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
$20.24 one way
$40.48 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $21.22 | $42.45 |
| premium | $5.77 | $21.96 | $43.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.54 | $6.19 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Coulee Dam, WA
Late night in Coulee Dam on Saturday
Local time
1:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Davenport, WA
48 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
6 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 17m 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 Coulee Dam, WA covers 96.7 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunset Highway, WA 174, West Sunset Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 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 $20.24 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 is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Montgomery Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (US 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.7 miles (US 2 / West Sunset Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Spokane Valley, WA to Coulee Dam, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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