Origin
Zillah, WA
Night in Zillah on Sunday
Local time
10:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Zillah, WA to Spokane, WA
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
198.2 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
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6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Zillah, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Zillah, WA to Spokane, WA covers 198.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yakima Valley Highway, US 12 east, US 395 north for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.60 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
99.1 miles from Zillah, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 198.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yakima Valley Highway 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 Zillah, WA to Spokane, WA is easy. At 3h 8m 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 Zillah, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 12 east | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 395 north | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 395 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 395 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Freeway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Yakima Valley Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zillah, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on 1st Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue
2
Turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Yakima Valley Highway
3
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge slight left
47 mi
·
50 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
7
Keep slight left to continue on US 395
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 395
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
131 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
·
US 395 North: Spokane
9
Merge slight right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
11
Continue on West 5th Avenue
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
12
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
13
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
14
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
15
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
16
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Avenue
17
Turn right
26 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
19
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 99.1 miles from Zillah, WA, or about 1h 34m 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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.1 miles or 1h 34m 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 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 Zillah, 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 Zillah, WA
This is one driving day of about 198.2 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Zillah, 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 99.1 mi from Zillah, WA · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 99.1 miles from Zillah, 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
$41.60 one way
$83.20 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $43.44 | $86.88 |
| premium | $5.77 | $45.03 | $90.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.03 | $88.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.81 | $9.51 |
| Efficient EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.34 | $7.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.75 | $12.68 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Night in Spokane on Sunday
Local time
10:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°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
3h 8m 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 Zillah, WA to Spokane, WA covers 198.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yakima Valley Highway, US 12 east, US 395 north. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.1 miles from Zillah, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.60 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Zillah, WA to Spokane, WA is easy. At 3h 8m 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 Zillah, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Zillah, WA to Spokane, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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