Origin
Spokane, WA
Morning in Spokane on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane, WA to Walla Walla, WA
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
179.7 mi
289 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m
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 Walla Walla, WA covers 179.7 miles and takes about 3h 21m 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, Lewis and Clark Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74 miles on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.72 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
89.9 miles from Spokane, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Spokane, WA to Walla Walla, WA covers 179.7 miles and takes about 3h 21m, 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 22 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 74 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 18 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 179.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Main Avenue
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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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
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~1h 6m in
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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
6
133.8 mi into trip
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~2h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Spokane, WA and Walla Walla, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco and Leviston.
Ritzville
59.5 mi in
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~1h 6m
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via US 395
Pasco
59.5 mi in
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~1h 6m
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via US 395
Leviston
133.6 mi in
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~2h 26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway | 74 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 90 | 58.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 43.4 mi | 50m |
| West Pine Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North 9th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Rose Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Freeway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
— 74 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Walla Walla, WA.
1
Start on South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
21 sec
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South Gorge Trail
2
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
464 ft
·
19 sec
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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
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 12 East: Walla Walla, Leviston
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 182; US 12
43 mi
·
50 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
15
Merge onto WA 125 Spur
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
WA 125 Spur
16
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 125 Spur
262 ft
·
3 sec
·
Northeast Myra Road
17
Enter roundabout onto WA 125 Spur
246 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Pine Street
18
Continue on WA 125 Spur
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Street
19
Turn right onto WA 125
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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North 9th Avenue
20
Turn left onto West Rose Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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West Rose Street
21
Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North 5th Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
South 5th Avenue
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 89.9 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74 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 89.9 miles or 1h 38m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walla Walla, 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 179.7 miles and 3h 21m.
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 Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway for about 74 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.9 mi from Spokane, WA · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 89.9 miles from Spokane, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74 miles.
Arriving in Walla Walla, WA
The final approach into Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla, 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
$37.72 one way
$75.43 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $39.39 | $78.77 |
| premium | $5.77 | $40.83 | $81.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.92 | $79.85 |
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: 62.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.87 | $8.63 |
| Efficient EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.72 | $7.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.16 | $11.50 |
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.
Destination
Walla Walla, WA
Morning in Walla Walla on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°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
5 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 21m 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 Walla Walla, WA covers 179.7 miles and takes about 3h 21m 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, Lewis and Clark Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.9 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 $37.72 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 179.7 miles you will encounter 18 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; near the start (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Freeway Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Spokane, WA and Walla Walla, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco and Leviston.
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