Origin
Warden, WA
Afternoon in Warden on Wednesday
Local time
4:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warden, WA to Spokane Valley, WA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
108.7 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warden, WA
JUSTIN MUHINDA
Trip Overview
This 108.7-mile drive from Warden, WA, to Spokane Valley, WA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like South Main Street and West 1st Street, with a minimal highway share. Budget around $23 for fuel for this journey. The route offers a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience, making it a practical choice for getting between these two Washington communities within the Pacific Coast region. Given its short duration, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you spend your time en route.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.4 miles from Warden, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 108.7-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on roads like South Main Street and West 1st Street for the entire journey. This means a more engaged driving experience, with frequent turns and changes in speed as you pass through various local areas. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a significant factor here due to the nature of the route. You won't encounter long, monotonous highway segments, but rather a continuous series of local road navigations that connect Warden to Spokane Valley.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Warden, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Warden, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| West 1st Street | — | — |
| County Road | — | — |
| Road U Southeast | — | — |
| WA 27 | — | — |
| North Pines Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warden, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on East 3rd Street
217 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto West 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West 1st Street
4
Turn right onto County Road
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
County Road
5
Continue on Road U Southeast
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Road U Southeast
6
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
7
Merge slight left
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
8
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
14 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
WA 27
10
Turn left onto North Pines Road
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Pines Road
11
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 42-minute drive, you have the advantage of flexibility. Leaving Warden in the morning allows you to arrive in Spokane Valley with ample time for your day's activities. Since there are no designated stops provided and the fuel cost is estimated at $23, plan to refuel before you depart or at a convenient point in Spokane Valley. Keep an eye on your GPS, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent navigation adjustments. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the initial local streets in Warden, such as South Main Street, before hitting the road to ensure a smooth start.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.4 miles from Warden, WA, or about 51m 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 24 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.4 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane Valley, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Warden, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Warden, WA
This is one driving day of about 108.7 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Warden, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.4 mi from Warden, WA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.4 miles from Warden, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spokane Valley, WA
The final approach into Spokane Valley, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.75 one way
$45.50 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| premium | $5.77 | $24.68 | $49.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.00 | $48.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.41 | $5.22 |
| Efficient EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.22 | $6.96 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Spokane Valley, WA
Afternoon in Spokane Valley on Wednesday
Local time
4:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Davenport, WA
54 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m 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 Warden, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 108.7 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, West 1st Street, County Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.4 miles from Warden, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Warden, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Warden, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Warden, WA to Spokane Valley, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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