Origin
Woodland, WA
Morning in Woodland on Saturday
Local time
11:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodland, 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
7h
Distance
372.6 mi
600 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$78
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 49m
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6 AM
7h 1m
8 AM
7h 23m
10 AM
7h 9m
12 PM
7h 6m
3 PM
7h 10m
5 PM
7h 22m
8 PM
6h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodland, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodland, WA to Spokane, WA covers 372.6 miles and takes about 7h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbia River Highway, US 395, McNary Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 158.1 miles on Columbia River Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $77.98 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.3 miles from Woodland, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Highway | 158.1 mi | 2h 55m |
| US 395 | 131.2 mi | 2h 21m |
| McNary Highway | 29.9 mi | 33m |
| I 205 | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| I 5 | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail Highway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 158.1 mi, about 2h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on Goerig Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
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Goerig Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Lewis River Road
288 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lewis River Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 5
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205
15 mi
·
19 min
·
I 205
Toward I 205 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 84; US 30
158 mi
·
2 hr 55 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 84; US 30
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
10
Continue on I 82
30 mi
·
33 min
·
McNary Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
Toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco, Spokane
12
Continue on US 395
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South US 395
13
Continue on US 395
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 395
Toward US 395
16
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.
17
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
19
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
20
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
21
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
22
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
23
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Avenue
25
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
26
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
27
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.3 miles from Woodland, WA, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.1 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 82 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.3 miles or 3h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 52m
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 Woodland, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Woodland, WA
This is one driving day of about 372.6 miles and 7h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Woodland, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Columbia River Highway for about 158.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 186.3 miles from Woodland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.1 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 238.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 205
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205 toward I 205 South: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 205 South: Salem
8
27.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
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 22
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
7
238.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 32m 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...
7
238.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 33m in
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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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$77.98 one way
$155.96 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $81.78 | $163.56 |
| premium | $5.77 | $84.61 | $169.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $82.27 | $164.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.8 | 1 | $39.12 | $17.88 |
| Efficient EV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.60 | $14.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149 | 1 | $52.16 | $23.85 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 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
Spokane, WA
Morning in Spokane on Saturday
Local time
11:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Warm Springs, OR
186 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
2 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
7h on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
372.6 mi in 7h — 43% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Columbia River Highway.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 158.1 mi on Columbia River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 372.6 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 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (I 205): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Woodland, WA and Spokane, WA, road signs point toward Umatilla, Pasco and Finley.
Umatilla
198.2 mi in
|
~3h 43m
Pasco
228.9 mi in
|
~4h 18m
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via US 395
Finley
238.2 mi in
|
~4h 32m
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via US 395
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h. Total distance: 372.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 158.1 miles on Columbia River Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Spokane, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (I 205): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 14.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Spokane, WA before the return drive.
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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