Origin
West Richland, WA
Morning in West Richland on Saturday
Local time
10:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Richland, WA to Spokane, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
150.3 mi
242 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Richland, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
The drive from West Richland, WA to Spokane, WA covers 150.3 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 395, Bypass Highway, West Van Giesen Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 131.2 miles on US 395. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.46 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
75.2 miles from West Richland, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 395 | 131.2 mi | 2h 21m |
| Bypass Highway | 13 mi | 15m |
| West Van Giesen Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| I 90 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Freeway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 395
— 131.2 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Richland, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on Deer Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Deer Street
2
Turn right onto Grosscup Boulevard
224 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grosscup Boulevard
3
Turn left onto WA 224
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Van Giesen Street
4
Turn right onto WA 240
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Bypass Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 395
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 395
Toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 395
Toward US 395
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
131 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
·
US 395
Toward US 395 North: Spokane
Use the slight right lane.
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
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.2 miles from West Richland, WA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.2 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 33 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.2 miles or 1h 25m 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 17m
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 West Richland, 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 West Richland, WA
This is one driving day of about 150.3 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from West Richland, 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 US 395 for about 131.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.2 miles from West Richland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 395 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 16 and 150.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 395
Take the exit onto US 395 toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
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.
Toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Stree...
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 395
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 toward US 395
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 395
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 395
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 toward US 395 North: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 395 North: Spokane
5
149 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m 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
150.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.46 one way
$62.91 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
| premium | $5.77 | $34.13 | $68.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.18 | $66.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.78 | $7.21 |
| Efficient EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.15 | $6.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.04 | $9.62 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Morning in Spokane on Saturday
Local time
10:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 mph
0% chance
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
16 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
2h 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
150.3 mi in 2h 50m, mostly highway — 131.2 mi of that is on US 395.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 131.2 mi on US 395.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 395 and Bypass Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16 miles in near US 395.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 16 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.4 miles (US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Richland, WA to Spokane, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Finley along the way.
Finley
16 mi in
|
~21m
|
via US 395
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 150.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 131.2 miles on US 395. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 16 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.4 miles (US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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