Newport, WA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Newport, WA have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 277 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Newport, WA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: William Jacobs
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
280.9 mi
Spokane Valley, WA
Quickest Drive
15m
Seattle, WA
Plan Around Newport, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Newport, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Newport, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Newport, WA
Driving from Newport, WA
Expect an average of 277 miles and about 5h 5m behind the wheel when leaving Newport, WA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 281 miles (5h 9m), while the shortest is just 272 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Newport, WA most often head toward Spokane Valley, WA (280.8 mi, 5h 9m) and Spokane, WA (272.2 mi, 5h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.47 per gallon. For the typical 277-mile trip from Newport, WA, budget about $60 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. 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 2 mapped routes leaving Newport, WA and 4 routes heading into Newport, WA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 272 to 281 miles.
The longest mapped route from Newport, WA covers 281 miles and takes approximately 5h 9m. Shorter options start at just 272 miles.
The average route from Newport, WA runs about 277 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.47/gallon for regular), the average 277-mile trip from Newport, WA costs roughly $60 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Newport, WA include Spokane Valley, WA and Spokane, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Newport, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,269
Median Income
$41,733
Median Home Value
$230,500
Median Age
35.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Newport, WA at a Glance
Founded
1890
Elevation
2,142 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Newport, WA
A sampling of people born in Newport, WA.
Ralph Purchase
1916–2000
American rower (1916-2000)
City data from Wikidata (Q1514137), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Newport, WA
Newport is a small city in the Rocky Mountain foothills of northeast Washington State, on the border with Idaho. It is the county seat of Pend Oreille County.
1 Pend Oreille County Historical Museum, 402 S Washington Ave, ☏ +1-509-447-5388. 10AM - 4PM daily, May 1 - mid-October. A 1908-vintage train depot, and three 19th-century log cabins relocated to this site, house exhibits of the local history. $6. (updated Apr 2023) 2 Manresa Grotto, 6196 LeClerc Rd N, Cusick (on the Kalispel Reservation near Usk, on the east side of the Pend Oreille River). A very unusual-looking cave, sacred to the Kalispel people. Perhaps formed by a long-ago inland sea. 3 Crawford State Park, 425 Gardner Cave Rd, Metaline Falls (11 mi (18 km) north of Metaline near SR 31, follow signs for park), ☏ +1 509-446-4065, [email protected]. A day-use park which is mostly about seeing Gardner Cave, the third-largest limestone cave in Washington. 4 Lions Excursion Train, 101 Railroad Ave, Ione (depot is at the end of Main St), ☏ +1-509 442-5466, [email protected]. A sightseeing ride in four-wheel railroad bikes, hugging cliffs and crossing trestles along the Pend Oreille river. Spectacular sights. Takes about 2 hours. Operated by the local Lions Club. 5 Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars (Granite Falls Trail). A grove of majestic ancient cedar trees, preserved by Teddy Roosevelt. Located on Washington side of the border, but access is from Priest Lake, Idaho. (updated Sep 2025)
Newport Rodeo, 1101 W 1st St, [email protected]. June. (updated Sep 2025)
US Highway 2 (US-2) heads east to Sandpoint and west to Spokane. State Route 20 (WA-20) heads northwest through the Colville National Forest to Colville.
Travel tips adapted from Newport (Washington) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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