Basin City, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is 129.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m via Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway and I 90, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Washington state, traveling from the Pacific Coast region to the same region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive for a good portion of the journey, making it feel more like navigating through communities than a simple highway cruise. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
64.6 miles from Basin City, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
106.9 mi
1h 54m
I 90
11.3 mi
14m
Road 170
7.2 mi
12m
WA 17
2.6 mi
3m
Loen Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
First Place
<0.1 mi
<1m
Estella Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Pines Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
— 106.9 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basin City, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on Estella Drive
201 ft·14 sec·Estella Drive
2
Turn left onto First Place
410 ft·20 sec·First Place
3
Turn right onto Loen Drive
0.1 mi·34 sec·Loen Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Road 170
7.2 mi·12 min·Road 170
5
Turn right onto WA 17
2.6 mi·3 min·WA 17
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
7
Merge onto US 395
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
8
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
11 mi·14 min·I 90; US 2; US 395
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward WA 27
10
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft·11 sec·North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of just under 2.5 hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever is most convenient. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your daylight hours, especially if you prefer to avoid driving in the dark. With 0 planned stops and a fuel cost estimated at $27, you can easily complete this trip without needing to refuel along the way, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for the many turns on this route; staying aware of your navigation will be key to a smooth journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 64.6 miles from Basin City, WA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.6 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane Valley, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Basin City, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Basin City, WA
This is one driving day of about 129.1 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Basin City, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway for about 106.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|First Place
Turn left onto First Place
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Loen Drive
Turn right onto Loen Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Road 170
At end of road, turn left onto Road 170
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip|~14m in|WA 17
Turn right onto WA 17
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.02 one way
$54.04 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$28.34
$56.67
premium
$5.77
$29.32
$58.63
diesel
$5.61
$28.50
$57.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.7
0
$13.56
$6.20
Efficient EV
32.3
0
$11.30
$5.16
EV Truck/SUV
51.6
0
$18.07
$8.26
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Basin City, WA
Morning
in Basin City on Sunday
Local time
7:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spokane Valley, WA
Morning
in Spokane Valley on Sunday
Local time
7:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction, rather than a straightforward interstate experience. With only 11% of the route on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads like Road 170. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 106.9 miles on the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel before the landscape shifts. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments required.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.9 mi on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near First Place.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (First Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Loen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Road 170): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 129.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 106.9 miles on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (First Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Loen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Road 170): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane Valley, WA before heading back.
