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Clarkston, WA Road Trips

Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Clarkston, WA is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 176 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Clarkston, WA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Clarkston, WA, WA

Photo: William Jacobs

Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

337.9 mi

Vancouver, WA

Quickest Drive

2h 28m

Spokane, WA

Plan Around Clarkston, WA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Clarkston, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Trips from Clarkston, WA

Driving from Clarkston, WA

On average, trips departing from Clarkston, WA run 176 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 53m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 307 miles (6h 33m), while the shortest is just 106 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Clarkston, WA most often head toward Renton, WA (307.2 mi, 6h 33m), Spokane Valley, WA (114.5 mi, 2h 37m), and Spokane, WA (106 mi, 2h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 176-mile trip from Clarkston, WA, budget about $36 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Clarkston, WA and 3 routes heading into Clarkston, WA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 106 to 307 miles.

The longest mapped route from Clarkston, WA covers 307 miles and takes approximately 6h 33m. Shorter options start at just 106 miles.

The average route from Clarkston, WA runs about 176 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 176-mile trip from Clarkston, WA costs roughly $36 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Clarkston, WA include Renton, WA, Spokane Valley, WA and Spokane, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Clarkston, WA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

7,240

Median Income

$53,092

Median Home Value

$216,900

Median Age

35.0

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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