Origin
Spokane, WA
Evening in Spokane on Thursday
Local time
6:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane, WA to Woodway, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 33m
Distance
295.7 mi
476 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 20m
★
6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
6h 0m
10 AM
5h 43m
12 PM
5h 40m
3 PM
5h 44m
5 PM
5h 59m
8 PM
5h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodway, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Spokane, WA to Woodway, WA covers 295.7 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 I 90, I 5, Edmonds Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 277.1 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.89 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
147.8 miles from Spokane, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 33m. Total distance: 295.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 33m highway drive covering 295.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 277.1 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 277.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 5. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 295.7 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 278 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 291 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
278 mi into trip
|
~5h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street
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 2C
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, J...
8
291 mi into trip
|
~5h 22m in
Take the exit toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 177
Toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
8
291.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 104 West: Edmonds
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward WA 104 West: Edmonds
9
291.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
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 Woodway, WA, road signs point toward Convention Center and Vancouver.
Convention Center
278.7 mi in
|
~5h 7m
Vancouver
278.9 mi in
|
~5h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 277.1 mi | 5h 2m |
| I 5 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Edmonds Way | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Algonquin Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 226th Street Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 277.1 mi, about 5h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Woodway, 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 left at fork onto I 90
218 mi
·
3 hr 59 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2C
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver
14
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 177
Toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward WA 104 West: Edmonds
Use the slight left lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto WA 104
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
19
Continue on WA 104
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
20
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 104
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Edmonds Way
21
Turn left onto 226th Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
226th Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
22
Turn straight onto Algonquin Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Algonquin Road
23
Turn right onto Woodway Park Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Woodway Park Road
24
Arrive at destination
Woodway Park Road
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 147.8 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 277.1 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 65 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.8 miles or 2h 43m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodway, 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.
+
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 295.7 miles and 5h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 I 90 for about 277.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.8 mi from Spokane, WA · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.8 miles from Spokane, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 277.1 miles.
Arriving in Woodway, WA
The final approach into Woodway, 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 Woodway, 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
$61.89 one way
$123.77 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $64.90 | $129.81 |
| premium | $5.77 | $67.15 | $134.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.29 | $130.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.7 | 1 | $31.05 | $14.19 |
| Efficient EV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.87 | $11.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.3 | 1 | $41.40 | $18.92 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Woodway, WA
Evening in Woodway on Thursday
Local time
6:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Monroe, WA
148 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
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
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 Woodway, WA covers 295.7 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 I 90, I 5, Edmonds Way. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.8 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 $61.89 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 295.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (West Freeway Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 278 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 291 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Spokane, WA and Woodway, WA, road signs point toward Convention Center and Vancouver.
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