Origin
Warden, WA
Afternoon in Warden on Wednesday
Local time
4:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warden, WA to Spokane, WA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
100.2 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
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 100.2-mile drive from Warden, Washington, to Spokane, Washington, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in under two hours. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, it's an economical option for a day trip, allowing you to arrive in Spokane without needing an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes I 90, making for a largely uninterrupted travel experience. Given its short duration and the direct nature of the drive, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This trip keeps you within the Pacific Coast region of Washington.
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
50.1 miles from Warden, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 90% of the drive occurring on major roadways like I 90. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 90.2 miles on I 90, offering a consistent pace for the majority of your journey. While the profile is highway-focused, there are brief transitions onto local roads like Road U Southeast and South Lincoln Street as you enter and exit your start and end points. This means you'll experience a blend of high-speed interstate travel with moments of navigating more local thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 90.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Road U Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WA 170 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (County Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WA 170 / West 1st Street
Turn left onto WA 170 / West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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County Road
Turn right onto County Road
Navigation decision point
5
98.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Str...
5
100.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 90.2 mi | 1h 37m |
| Road U Southeast | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| South Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Freeway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 90.2 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warden, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on East 3rd Street
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto WA 170
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West 1st Street
4
Turn right onto County Road
283 ft
·
5 sec
·
County Road
5
Continue on Road U Southeast
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Road U Southeast
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
7
Merge onto I 90
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
I 90
8
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
10
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
11
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
12
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
13
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
14
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Avenue
16
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
17
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
18
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Trip Plan
This is a short, manageable drive, making it ideal for a spontaneous day trip. Leaving Warden in the morning will have you arriving in Spokane with ample time to explore. Since the drive is just under two hours and consists mainly of I 90, plan for minimal stops unless you need to refuel or stretch your legs. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 90 miles, so be sure to top off your tank before leaving Warden. Keep an eye on the time, as it's easy to underestimate how quickly you'll cover the 100.2 miles.
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 50.1 miles from Warden, WA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.2 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.1 miles or 1h 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warden, 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 Warden, WA
This is one driving day of about 100.2 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warden, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 90.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.1 mi from Warden, WA · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 50.1 miles from Warden, 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 90.2 miles.
Arriving in Spokane, WA
The final approach into Spokane, 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 Spokane, 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
$20.97 one way
$41.94 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $21.99 | $43.99 |
| premium | $5.77 | $22.75 | $45.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.12 | $44.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 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 | 30.1 | 0 | $10.52 | $4.81 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.77 | $4.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.03 | $6.41 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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, WA
Afternoon in Spokane on Wednesday
Local time
4:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
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 57m 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, WA covers 100.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Road U Southeast, South Lincoln Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.1 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 $20.97 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WA 170 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (County Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Warden, WA to Spokane, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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