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
58
Shortest
3.6h
With Parks Nearby
51
Full-day getaway
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.
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.
Entiat, WA
3h 43m189 mi one way
This 3.7-hour trip to Entiat is primarily a highway drive with a drive score of 8. It's one of the shorter options from Spokane, covering gently rolling terrain without any parks directly accessible on the route.
Weekend trip
54 total in this range
Marysville, WA
5h 42m306.8 mi one way
Tacoma, WA
5h 30m292.9 mi one way
Bremerton, WA
6h 12m324.3 mi one way
This 6.2-hour drive is mostly highway and scores an 8. It's a longer trip than heading towards Zillah or Toppenish, and it offers park access, including Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
Bellevue, WA
5h 3m273.8 mi one way
Sumas, WA
7h 23m384.2 mi one way
Sumas is a significant drive at 7.4 hours, mainly on highway with a drive score of 8. It's one of the longest routes, comparable to Woodland, and includes access to two national historical parks: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and San Juan Island National Historical Park.
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Toppenish, WA
3h 43m200.9 mi one way
Zillah, WA
3h 37m197.4 mi one way
Marysville, WA
5h 42m306.8 mi one way
Tacoma, WA
5h 30m292.9 mi one way
Toppenish, WA
3h 43m200.9 mi one way
Zillah, WA
3h 37m197.4 mi one way
Marysville, WA
5h 42m306.8 mi one way
Tacoma, WA
5h 30m292.9 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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