Origin
Woodway, WA
Afternoon in Woodway on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodway, WA to Spokane, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
295.2 mi
475 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
4h 32m
★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
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 Woodway, WA to Spokane, WA covers 295.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Algonquin Road, 226th Street Southwest, Edmonds Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.78 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
147.6 miles from Woodway, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 295.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 295.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Algonquin Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woodway, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Road | — | — |
| 226th Street Southwest | — | — |
| Edmonds Way | — | — |
| North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | — | — |
| Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
| Bellevue | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Algonquin Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodway, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on Woodway Park Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Woodway Park Road
2
Turn left onto Algonquin Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Algonquin Road
3
Continue on 226th Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
226th Street Southwest
4
Turn right onto Edmonds Way
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Edmonds Way
5
Turn straight onto North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
6
Continue on Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South: Seattle
8
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward Bellevue, Spokane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bellevue, Spokane
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane
12
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
274 mi
·
4 hr 59 min
·
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
14
Merge slight right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
16
Continue on West 5th Avenue
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
17
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
18
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
19
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
20
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
21
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Avenue
22
Turn right
26 ft
·
9 sec
23
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
24
Arrive at your destination
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 147.6 miles from Woodway, WA, or about 2h 22m 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 65 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.6 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
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 Woodway, 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 Woodway, WA
This is one driving day of about 295.2 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Woodway, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.6 mi from Woodway, WA · 2h 22m 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 147.6 miles from Woodway, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$61.78 one way
$123.57 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $64.79 | $129.59 |
| premium | $5.77 | $67.04 | $134.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.18 | $130.35 |
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: 103.3 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 | 88.6 | 1 | $31.00 | $14.17 |
| Efficient EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.83 | $11.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.1 | 1 | $41.33 | $18.89 |
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
Spokane, WA
Afternoon in Spokane on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 45m 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 Woodway, WA to Spokane, WA covers 295.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Algonquin Road, 226th Street Southwest, Edmonds Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.6 miles from Woodway, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.78 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 straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woodway, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woodway, WA to Spokane, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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