Origin
Spokane, WA
Morning in Spokane on Monday
Local time
7:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane, WA to Vancouver, WA
Drive Time
5h 33m
Distance
356.4 mi
574 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$75
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 20m
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6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
6h 0m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 40m
3 PM
5h 44m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Spokane, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 356.4 miles and takes about 5h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Avenue, North Monroe Street, West Riverside Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $74.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
178.2 miles from Spokane, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 33m drive with frequent turns across 356.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spokane, WA to Vancouver, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Monroe Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Riverside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Thomas S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 182 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 395 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Main Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
2
Turn right
26 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Main Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Monroe Street
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Monroe Street
5
Turn slight right
174 ft
·
10 sec
6
Turn straight onto West Riverside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Riverside Avenue
7
Continue on West Riverside Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Riverside Avenue
8
Turn left onto South Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Maple Street
9
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
10
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
11
Keep slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr
12
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
14
Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
15
Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
16
Continue on North US 395
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North US 395
17
Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Portland
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 West: Portland
19
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
20
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
·
Columbia River Highway
21
Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
23
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
5 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
WA 14: Vancouver, Camas
25
Keep slight right to continue on WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center
26
Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
WA 14 West
27
Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
28
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 5 North: Seattle
29
Merge slight left
449 ft
·
8 sec
30
Take the exit slight right toward WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain Boulevard
31
Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Plain Boulevard
32
Keep slight left
220 ft
·
13 sec
33
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
34
Arrive at your destination
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 178.2 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.2 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vancouver, 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.
+
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 356.4 miles and 5h 33m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 178.2 mi from Spokane, WA · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 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 178.2 miles from Spokane, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vancouver, WA
The final approach into Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, 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
$74.80 one way
$149.60 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $78.11 | $156.23 |
| premium | $5.77 | $80.98 | $161.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.18 | $158.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$75
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.9 | 1 | $37.42 | $17.11 |
| Efficient EV | 89.1 | 1 | $31.18 | $14.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.6 | 1 | $49.90 | $22.81 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Vancouver, WA
Morning in Vancouver on Monday
Local time
7:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
31°F
Madras, OR
178 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
9 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
5h 33m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Vancouver, WA covers 356.4 miles and takes about 5h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Avenue, North Monroe Street, West Riverside Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 178.2 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 $74.80 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spokane, WA to Vancouver, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spokane, WA to Vancouver, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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