Trip from Spokane, WA to Chelan, WA

Drive Time

3h 42m

Distance

152 mi

245 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 30m ★

6 AM

3h 43m

8 AM

4h 8m

10 AM

3h 52m

12 PM

3h 49m

3 PM

3h 53m

5 PM

4h 7m

8 PM

3h 35m

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

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Chelan, WA

Jack Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Spokane, WA to Chelan, WA covers 152 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sunset Highway, West Sunset Highway, Road C Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.9 miles on Sunset Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.90 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76 miles from Spokane, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 152 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 40 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 91.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 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 152 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.6 miles (West Freeway Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Main Avenue

Turn left onto West Main Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | 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

2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 2

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 toward US 2 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 2 West

7.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | West Sunset Highway

Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sunset Highway	91.9 mi	1h 53m
West Sunset Highway	15.3 mi	24m
Road C Northwest	13.6 mi	20m
McNeil Canyon Road	11.3 mi	27m
Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway	4.3 mi	6m
US 2	3.9 mi	6m
State Route 150	2.9 mi	5m
I 90	2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Sunset Highway — 91.9 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Gorge Trail

157 ft · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail

Turn right

26 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto West Main Avenue

464 ft · 19 sec · West Main Avenue

Turn right onto North Monroe Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Monroe Street

Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto West Freeway Avenue

188 ft · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue

Toward I 90 West: Seattle

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 90 West: Seattle

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 90; US 2; US 395

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2

3.9 mi · 6 min · US 2

Toward US 2 West

Enter roundabout onto US 2

79 ft · 1 sec · West Sunset Highway

Continue on US 2

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

118 ft · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

Continue on West Sunset Highway

1.7 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Highway

Continue on US 2

402 ft · 19 sec · West Sunset Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2

13 mi · 18 min · West Sunset Highway

Continue on US 2

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

Continue on US 2; WA 231

12 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway

Continue on US 2

0.9 mi · 2 min · Morgan Street

Continue on US 2

20 mi · 24 min · Sunset Highway

Continue on US 2

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Watson Street

Continue on US 2

7.8 mi · 9 min · Sunset Highway

Continue on US 2

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Avenue

Continue on US 2

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Main Street

Continue on US 2

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue

Continue on US 2

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Main Avenue

Continue on US 2

28 mi · 35 min · Sunset Highway

Turn left onto US 2

4.3 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

Continue on US 2; WA 17

25 mi · 28 min · Sunset Highway

Turn right onto WA 172

14 mi · 20 min · Road C Northwest

Continue on WA 172

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Road 14 Northwest

Turn left onto McNeil Canyon Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · McNeil Canyon Road

Continue on McNeil Canyon Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · McNeil Canyon Road

Keep slight right at fork onto McNeil Canyon Road

7.8 mi · 18 min · McNeil Canyon Road

Turn right onto US 97

0.5 mi · 52 sec · US 97

Turn left onto WA 150

2.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 150

Continue on WA 150

373 ft · 9 sec · SR 150 "Y" Access Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 97 Alt; WA 150

0.8 mi · 2 min · East Woodin Avenue

Turn right onto WA 150

329 ft · 11 sec · North Saunders Street

Turn left onto WA 150

419 ft · 8 sec · East Johnson Avenue

Arrive at destination

WA 150

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 76 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.9 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 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76 miles or 1h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Spokane, 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, WA

This is one driving day of about 152 miles and 3h 42m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Sunset Highway for about 91.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76 mi from Spokane, WA · 1h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Soap Lake, WA

76 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

Soap Lake, WA

Fuel and coffee

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

Soap Lake, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76 miles from Spokane, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Sunset Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.9 miles.

Arriving in Chelan, WA

The final approach into Chelan, 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 Chelan, 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

$31.90 one way

$63.80 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$33.31	$66.63
premium	$5.77	$34.54	$69.07
diesel	$5.64	$33.77	$67.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.6	$15.96	$7.30
Efficient EV	38	$13.30	$6.08
EV Truck/SUV	60.8	$21.28	$9.73

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Spokane, WA

Evening in Spokane on Sunday

Local time

7:11 PM

PDT

Current temp

43°F

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy

S 2 to 6 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

Chelan, WA

Evening in Chelan on Sunday

Local time

7:11 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Partly Cloudy

W 6 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

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

2 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

3h 42m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Chelan, WA covers 152 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sunset Highway, West Sunset Highway, Road C Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76 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 $31.90 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Spokane, WA to Chelan, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Spokane, WA to Chelan, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Chelan, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Spokane, WA

Chelan, WA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 42m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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