Origin
Spokane Valley, WA
Night in Spokane Valley on Sunday
Local time
9:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane Valley, WA to Ephrata, WA
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
132.2 mi
213 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
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6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ephrata, WA
Ahmad Shaufi
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Spokane Valley to Ephrata, expect a straightforward 132.2-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 32 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it doesn't require an overnight stay to manage the distance comfortably. You should budget approximately $28 for fuel to cover the trip, which keeps the costs manageable for most travelers. Because the drive is heavily highway-focused, you will spend the majority of your time on major routes like I-90 and State Route 17. Both the starting point in Spokane Valley and your destination in Ephrata are located within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring consistent travel conditions throughout the trip. It is a practical, efficient path that gets you where you need to go without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.1 miles from Spokane Valley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient transit, with 98% of your journey spent on highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-90, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 97.9 miles, allowing for steady driving speeds. The character of the road shifts once you transition from the Spokane Valley Freeway and I-90 onto State Route 17, moving from a primary interstate corridor to a more localized highway experience. This is a very functional, highway-focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical winding roads. Behind the wheel, you will notice a transition from the suburban feel of the Spokane area to the more open, highway-dominant landscape that defines the connection to Ephrata.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 97.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 17. You will hit about 9 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 132.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 11.8 miles (I 90; US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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.
4
11.8 mi into trip
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~15m in
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I 90; US 395
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
68.4 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
109.8 mi into trip
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~2h 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 Along This Route
On the drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Ephrata, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Moses Lake along the way.
Moses Lake
109.8 mi in
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~2h
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via WA 17; I 90 Bus
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 97.9 mi | 1h 45m |
| State Route 17 | 15.8 mi | 21m |
| Spokane Valley Freeway | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| WA 282 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Nat Washington Way | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Coulee Corridor | 1 mi | 1m |
| WA 17 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Pines Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 97.9 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley, WA and Ephrata, WA.
1
Start on WA 27
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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North Pines Road
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
155 ft
·
6 sec
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East Montgomery Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
4
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
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14 min
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Spokane Valley Freeway
Use the none lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi
·
1 hr
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I 90; US 395
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
41 mi
·
44 min
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I 90
7
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
8
Turn right onto WA 17; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Coulee Corridor
9
Turn right onto WA 17
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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State Route 17
10
Enter roundabout onto WA 17
88 ft
·
1 sec
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State Route 17
11
Continue on WA 17
12 mi
·
17 min
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State Route 17
12
Turn straight onto WA 17
362 ft
·
6 sec
·
WA 17
13
Continue on WA 282
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
WA 282
14
Turn right onto Nat Washington Way
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Nat Washington Way
15
Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
16
Arrive at destination
3rd Avenue Southwest
Trip Plan
To make the most of this drive, plan for at least one stop to break up the 2-hour and 32-minute duration. Since the route is manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best, though mid-morning starts are generally ideal for avoiding heavy traffic. Keep in mind that with nearly the entire trip consisting of highway driving, you should monitor your fuel levels before merging onto I-90 for that primary 97.9-mile stretch. Since the route relies heavily on major corridors, ensure you have your navigation ready for the transition from the interstate to State Route 17. Utilizing your single stop midway through the longest interstate portion is a great way to stay alert and keep your trip comfortable.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.1 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.9 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 66.1 miles or 1h 13m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ephrata, 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 132.2 miles and 2h 32m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 97.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.1 mi from Spokane Valley, WA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 66.1 miles from Spokane Valley, 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 97.9 miles.
Arriving in Ephrata, WA
The final approach into Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, 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
$27.75 one way
$55.49 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $28.97 | $57.95 |
| premium | $5.77 | $30.04 | $60.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.37 | $58.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 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 | 39.7 | 0 | $13.88 | $6.35 |
| Efficient EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.57 | $5.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.51 | $8.46 |
Gas CO2
46 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
Ephrata, WA
Night in Ephrata on Sunday
Local time
9:00 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 32m 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 Ephrata, WA covers 132.2 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, State Route 17, Spokane Valley Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.1 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 $27.75 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 132.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 11.8 miles (I 90; US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Ephrata, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Moses Lake along the way.
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