The drive from Spokane, WA to Mabton, WA covers 181.4 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, I 90, US 12 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.7 miles on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.97 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
90.7 miles from Spokane, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 181.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Spokane, WA to Mabton, WA covers 181.4 miles and takes about 3h 23m, 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 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 73.7 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 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 181.4 miles you will encounter 17 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; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
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
6
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
8
135.6 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|I 182; US 12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 182; US 12 toward I 182, US 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 182, US 12
6
147.4 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12 toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spokane, WA and Mabton, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco, Pendleton, Yakima and Paterson.
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
Yakima
147.4 mi in|~2h 41m|via US 12
Paterson
167.4 mi in|~3h 3m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi
1h 19m
I 90
58.6 mi
1h 3m
US 12
20 mi
21m
I 182
11.8 mi
12m
State Highway 22
8.7 mi
11m
State Route 22
4.4 mi
6m
Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi
2m
US 395
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
— 73.7 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Mabton, WA.
1
Start on South Gorge Trail
157 ft·21 sec·South Gorge Trail
2
Turn right
26 ft·8 sec
3
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
464 ft·19 sec·West Main Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Monroe Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Monroe Street
5
Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue
0.1 mi·18 sec·West Freeway Avenue
6
Keep slight left at fork onto West Freeway Avenue
188 ft·5 sec·West Freeway Avenue
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
8
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
2.0 mi·2 min·I 90; US 2; US 395
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi·1 hr·I 90; US 395
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
74 mi·1 hr 19 min·Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
11
Take the exit onto US 395
0.6 mi·1 min·US 395
Toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
12
Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395
1.9 mi·2 min·Lewis and Clark Trail
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 182; US 12
12 mi·12 min·I 182; US 12
Toward I 182, US 12Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
20 mi·21 min·US 12
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward SR 22 to SR 221: Mabton, Paterson
16
Turn left onto WA 22
0.3 mi·38 sec·Wine Country Road
17
Turn left onto WA 22
2.1 mi·3 min·State Highway 22
18
Continue on WA 22
4.4 mi·6 min·State Route 22
19
Continue on WA 22
6.6 mi·8 min·State Highway 22
20
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·North Main Street
21
Continue on North Main Street
71 ft·7 sec·North Main Street
22
Turn left onto Washington Street
29 ft·0 sec·Washington Street
23
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
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 90.7 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.7 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 40 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.7 miles or 1h 39m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mabton, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spokane, 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, WA
This is one driving day of about 181.4 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway for about 73.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.7 mi from Spokane, WA
· 1h 39m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.97 one way
$75.93 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$39.82
$79.63
premium
$5.77
$41.19
$82.39
diesel
$5.61
$40.05
$80.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
51 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
EV Connect Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
EV Connect
1 DCFC
BTCPower Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Spokane, Washington
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Spokane, Washington
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Other: 13
ChargePoint: 12
EV Connect: 11
Tesla Destination: 5
Shell Recharge: 4
FLO: 4
Tesla: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.4
0
$19.05
$8.71
Efficient EV
45.4
0
$15.87
$7.26
EV Truck/SUV
72.6
0
$25.40
$11.61
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Spokane, WA
Evening
in Spokane on Friday
Local time
5:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mabton, WA
Evening
in Mabton on Friday
Local time
5:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°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
31 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 23m 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, WA to Mabton, WA covers 181.4 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, I 90, US 12. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.7 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 $37.97 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 181.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; 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.
Between Spokane, WA and Mabton, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco, Pendleton, Yakima and Paterson.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
