Trip from Spokane, WA to Dollar Corner, WA

Drive Time

6h 51m

Distance

362.6 mi

584 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$76

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 40m ★

6 AM

6h 52m

8 AM

7h 15m

10 AM

7h 0m

12 PM

6h 58m

3 PM

7h 1m

5 PM

7h 14m

8 PM

6h 45m

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

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Dollar Corner, WA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 362.6 miles across Washington state, this journey from Spokane to Dollar Corner is designed as a single-day trip. You should anticipate roughly 6 hours and 51 minutes of time behind the wheel, making it a substantial commitment for a one-day excursion. Budget approximately $76 for fuel to cover the entire trek. Your path utilizes a combination of I-90, the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, and the Columbia River Highway. Since both your origin and destination sit within the Pacific Coast region, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

181.3 miles from Spokane, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged rather than just cruising on autopilot. With only 20% of the route consisting of major highways, you will spend most of your time navigating secondary roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Columbia River Highway, covering 158.3 miles of the total distance. The personality of this drive shifts from high-speed transit to a more technical pace, requiring your full attention. Be prepared for a dynamic transition as the road conditions evolve from interstate segments to winding local corridors.

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

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Columbia River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 158.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near West Freeway Avenue.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 362.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (West Freeway Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 59.5 miles (US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

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

59.5 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | 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

344.5 mi into trip | ~6h 24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

354.7 mi into trip | ~6h 38m in

Take the exit toward Padden Parkway, Battle Ground

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 32 Toward Padden Parkway, Battle Ground

354.9 mi into trip | ~6h 38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Padden Parkway West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Padden Parkway West

Towns Along This Route

Between Spokane, WA and Dollar Corner, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport and Seattle - among others.

Ritzville

59.5 mi in | ~1h 6m | via US 395

Pasco

59.5 mi in | ~1h 6m | via US 395

Pendleton

133.2 mi in | ~2h 25m | via US 395

Columbia Basin College

135.6 mi in | ~2h 29m | via US 395

Tri Cities Airport

135.6 mi in | ~2h 29m | via US 395

Seattle

344.1 mi in | ~6h 24m

Portland Airport

344.1 mi in | ~6h 24m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Columbia River Highway	158.3 mi	2h 56m
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway	73.7 mi	1h 19m
I 90	58.6 mi	1h 3m
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway	33.4 mi	37m
Old Oregon Trail Highway	11.3 mi	12m
I 205	9.8 mi	12m
Northeast 72nd Avenue	6.3 mi	10m
Lewis and Clark Trail	5.7 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Columbia River Highway — 158.3 mi, about 2h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Dollar Corner, 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 left at fork onto I 90; US 395

57 mi · 1 hr · I 90; US 395

Keep slight right at fork onto US 395

74 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

Toward Ritzville, Pasco

Take the exit onto US 395

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 395

Toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395

1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

Keep slight right at fork onto US 395

3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

Toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport

Continue on US 395

1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

Continue on US 395

33 mi · 37 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 84 West: Portland

Merge onto I 84; US 30

11 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

Continue on I 84; US 30

158 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Exit 9 Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 205

9.8 mi · 12 min · I 205

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 32 Toward Padden Parkway, Battle Ground Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Padden Parkway West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Northeast Padden Parkway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Northeast Padden Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Northeast Andresen Road

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Northeast Andresen Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on Northeast 72nd Avenue

6.3 mi · 10 min · Northeast 72nd Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto WA 502

21 ft · 0 sec · Northeast 219th Street

Arrive at destination

WA 502

Trip Plan

Given the nearly seven-hour duration, plan to leave early in the morning to avoid fatigue on the more technical sections of the route. You have one scheduled stop planned, so use that time wisely to stretch and refresh before tackling the remaining miles. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially when navigating the smaller local roads where service stations may be less frequent. Because this is a turn-heavy route, prioritize steady pacing over speed to ensure a comfortable trip. Flexibility is your best asset here, so don't hesitate to adjust your break time if you find yourself needing a breather during the longer 158.3-mile stretch.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 181.3 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 3h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.3 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 181.3 miles or 3h 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dollar Corner, 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 362.6 miles and 6h 51m.

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 Columbia River Highway for about 158.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 181.3 mi from Spokane, WA · 3h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madras, OR

181 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

Basin City, WA

Fuel and coffee

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

Hermiston, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.3 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 Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.3 miles.

Arriving in Dollar Corner, WA

The final approach into Dollar Corner, 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 Dollar Corner, 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

$76.10 one way

$152.21 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$79.47	$158.94
premium	$5.77	$82.38	$164.77
diesel	$5.64	$80.56	$161.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$76

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$101–$126

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 126.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	108.8	1	$38.07	$17.40
Efficient EV	90.7	1	$31.73	$14.50
EV Truck/SUV	145	1	$50.76	$23.21

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 3 days ago

Origin

Spokane, WA

Evening in Spokane on Sunday

Local time

7:11 PM

PDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dollar Corner, WA

Evening in Dollar Corner on Sunday

Local time

7:11 PM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

31°F

Madras, OR

181 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

26 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

6h 51m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Dollar Corner, WA covers 362.6 miles and takes about 6h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Columbia River Highway, Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, I 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 181.3 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 $76.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Spokane, WA and Dollar Corner, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport and Seattle - among others.

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Trip from Spokane, WA to Dollar Corner, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Dollar Corner, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Spokane, WA

Dollar Corner, WA

Same local time

26 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 51m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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