Road Trips from Spokane, WA
If you're looking to get out of Spokane this weekend, you've got a good mix of options. There are several destinations within a half-day's drive, mostly on gently rolling terrain, with a few parks nearby. For longer excursions, you can head further afield for a full day's drive, some with parks and historical sites accessible. Most of these are designed as day trips, but the longer ones could be stretched into an overnight if you plan it right.
Total Routes
74
Shortest
3.6h
With Parks Nearby
74
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Toppenish, WA
3h 43m200.9 mi one way
This 3.7-hour drive to Toppenish offers a perfect 10 drive score and gets you there on a mix of highway and surface roads. It's a solid day trip option, shorter than the longer routes to Barberton or Woodland, and features gently rolling terrain for the entirety of the journey.
Zillah, WA
3h 37m197.4 mi one way
Clocking in at 3.6 hours, this trip to Zillah is mostly highway and also boasts a perfect 10 drive score. It's a bit shorter than the drive to Ahtanum, and while it doesn't have parks directly nearby, the gently rolling terrain makes for a pleasant cruise.
Terrace Heights, WA
3h 45m191.4 mi one way
Ahtanum, WA
3h 59m211.5 mi one way
A 4-hour drive on mostly highway, this route to Ahtanum has a respectable drive score of 8. It's a longer option than Toppenish or Zillah, but still manageable for a day trip, traversing gently rolling terrain.
West Valley, WA
3h 52m208.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
68 total in this range
Barberton, WA
6h 42m356.6 mi one way
For a longer day trip, consider Barberton, a 6.7-hour drive mostly on surface roads with a drive score of 9. It's a more substantial commitment than the 3-4 hour options, and it does include access to parks along the way.
Woodland, WA
6h 59m372.9 mi one way
This 7-hour drive to Woodland is one of the longest day trip options, predominantly on surface roads with a drive score of 9. It's comparable in length to Sumas, and like Barberton, it offers park access during the drive.
White Salmon, WA
5h 22m278.2 mi one way
Dallesport, WA
5h 2m269.8 mi one way
A 5-hour drive on mostly surface roads, Dallesport scores a 9 for its drive quality. It's a medium-length option, longer than the Yakima Valley destinations but shorter than the western Washington routes, and includes park access.
Marysville, WA
5h 42m306.8 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Toppenish, WA
3h 43m200.9 mi one way
Zillah, WA
3h 37m197.4 mi one way
Barberton, WA
6h 42m356.6 mi one way
Woodland, WA
6h 59m372.9 mi one way
Toppenish, WA
3h 43m200.9 mi one way
Zillah, WA
3h 37m197.4 mi one way
Woodland, WA
6h 59m372.9 mi one way
Marysville, WA
5h 42m306.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The gently rolling terrain is accessible year-round, and spring offers a chance to see the landscape transition.
Summer
With several parks accessible on longer drives, summer is ideal for exploring outdoor areas.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain provides a pleasant backdrop for drives as the seasons change.
Winter
Most routes feature gently rolling terrain, making them manageable for winter travel, though park access may be limited.
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