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Fall Road Trips in Washington

Routes

30

Avg Distance

378 mi

Avg Drive

7h 15m

Destinations

9

Fall is arguably the best driving season in Washington. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 378 miles.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Washington routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Washington that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 378 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Kettle Falls, WA → Vancouver, WA

436.3 mi 8h 32m Score: 8/10

Ilwaco, WA → Spokane, WA

429.3 mi 8h 37m Score: 7/10

Vancouver, WA → Colville, WA

427.6 mi 8h 19m Score: 9/10

Oroville, WA → Vancouver, WA

421.6 mi 8h 36m Score: 9/10

Westport, WA → Spokane Valley, WA

397.4 mi 7h 53m Score: 8/10

Spokane Valley, WA → Blaine, WA

392.5 mi 7h 21m Score: 8/10

Nooksack, WA → Spokane Valley, WA

386.5 mi 7h 21m Score: 8/10

Spokane, WA → Sumas, WA

384.2 mi 7h 23m Score: 8/10

West Longview, WA → Spokane Valley, WA

379 mi 7h 18m Score: 8/10

Nooksack, WA → Spokane, WA

377.9 mi 7h 13m Score: 8/10

Kelso, WA → Spokane Valley, WA

374 mi 7h 6m Score: 8/10

Dollar Corner, WA → Spokane Valley, WA

372.6 mi 7h 4m Score: 10/10

Central Park, WA → Spokane Valley, WA

370.7 mi 7h 4m Score: 8/10

Ridgefield, WA → Spokane, WA

368.4 mi 6h 59m Score: 10/10

Longview Heights, WA → Spokane, WA

368 mi 7h 10m Score: 8/10

Vancouver, WA → Mead, WA

367.7 mi 7h 2m Score: 10/10

Longview, WA → Spokane, WA

366.8 mi 7h 1m Score: 8/10

Venersborg, WA → Spokane, WA

366.3 mi 7h Score: 10/10

Minnehaha, WA → Spokane Valley, WA

366.2 mi 6h 55m Score: 10/10

Fairwood, WA → Vancouver, WA

365.7 mi 7h 2m Score: 8/10

Vancouver, WA → Spokane Valley, WA

365 mi 6h 52m Score: 10/10

Dollar Corner, WA → Spokane, WA

364.1 mi 6h 55m Score: 10/10

Millwood, WA → Vancouver, WA

363.9 mi 6h 51m Score: 9/10

Spokane, WA → Geneva, WA

363.8 mi 6h 52m Score: 8/10

Felida, WA → Spokane, WA

362.5 mi 6h 53m Score: 10/10

Central Park, WA → Spokane, WA

362.1 mi 6h 55m Score: 8/10

Spokane, WA → Lake Shore, WA

361.5 mi 6h 51m Score: 8/10

Salmon Creek, WA → Spokane, WA

359.2 mi 6h 46m Score: 10/10

Brush Prairie, WA → Spokane, WA

358.9 mi 6h 48m Score: 10/10

Montesano, WA → Spokane, WA

358.4 mi 6h 52m Score: 8/10

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