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Trip from Brewster, WA to Spokane Valley, WA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 28m

Distance

142.9 mi

230 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 17m ★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Brewster, WA, WA

Brewster, WA

William Jacobs

Trip Overview

This 142.9-mile drive from Brewster to Spokane Valley, Washington, is a manageable one-day trip taking approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $30, it's an economical option for exploring the Pacific Coast region within Washington state. The route primarily utilizes Sunset Highway, State Route 174, and State Route 17, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its reasonable duration, you can comfortably complete this journey in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and the possibility of a single planned stop. It's a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B within the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.4 miles from Brewster, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunset Highway 52.3 mi 1h 8m
State Route 174 38.4 mi 48m
State Route 17 15.9 mi 27m
US 2 13.3 mi 17m
State Route 173 8.7 mi 15m
West Sunset Highway 4.8 mi 10m
West Broadway Avenue 1 mi 2m
Morgan Street 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Sunset Highway — 52.3 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brewster, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.

1

Start on East Griggs Avenue

74 ft · 8 sec · East Griggs Avenue
2

Turn left onto WA 173

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Bridge Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto WA 173

8.7 mi · 15 min · State Route 173
4

Continue on WA 173

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Maple Street
5

Continue on WA 173

0.2 mi · 21 sec · 10th Street
6

Turn right onto WA 173

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Columbia Avenue
7

Continue on WA 173

434 ft · 8 sec · 17th Street
8

Turn slight left onto WA 173

0.8 mi · 1 min · Foster Creek Avenue
9

Turn right onto WA 17

16 mi · 27 min · State Route 17
10

Keep slight left at fork onto WA 174

21 mi · 26 min · State Route 174
11

Continue on WA 174

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bridgeport Highway
12

Turn sharp left onto B Street

507 ft · 16 sec · B Street
13

Turn right onto 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · 2nd Street
14

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Main Street
15

Turn right onto Spokane Way

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Spokane Way
16

Continue on WA 174

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Grand Coulee Avenue
17

Continue on WA 174

18 mi · 22 min · State Route 174
18

Continue on WA 21

0.5 mi · 43 sec · WA 21
19

At end of road, turn left onto US 2

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Sunset Highway
20

Continue on US 2

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Main Avenue
21

Continue on US 2

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue
22

Continue on US 2

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Main Street
23

Continue on US 2

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Main Avenue
24

Continue on US 2

7.8 mi · 9 min · Sunset Highway
25

Continue on US 2

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Watson Street
26

Continue on US 2

20 mi · 24 min · Sunset Highway
27

Continue on US 2

0.9 mi · 2 min · Morgan Street
28

Continue on US 2

12 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway
29

Continue on US 2; WA 231

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue
30

Continue on US 2

13 mi · 18 min · Sunset Highway
31

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2

1.8 mi · 4 min · West Sunset Highway
32

Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

95 ft · 1 sec · West Sunset Highway
33

Continue on West Sunset Highway

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
34

Enter roundabout onto US 2

97 ft · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
35

Continue on US 2

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Highway
36

Turn straight onto US 2

13 mi · 17 min · US 2
37

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward WA 27
38

Turn left onto WA 27

148 ft · 11 sec · North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
39

Arrive at destination

WA 27

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 28-minute journey, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and allow for a leisurely pace. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 52.3-mile stretch on Sunset Highway, ensuring you're topped up before embarking on longer segments. The estimated fuel cost of $30 is a good baseline, but always check current prices. This is a drive that doesn't require an overnight stay, so you can adjust your schedule as needed.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.4 miles from Brewster, WA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 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 31 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.4 miles or 1h 47m 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 49m

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 Brewster, 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 Brewster, WA

This is one driving day of about 142.9 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Brewster, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Sunset Highway for about 52.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

concrete hydroelectric gravity dam on the Columbia River in Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Coulee Dam, WA

71 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Coulee Dam, WA to Spokane Valley, WA

96.7 mi · 2h 18m

Pacing Suggestions

Electric City, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wilbur, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.4 miles from Brewster, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WA 173 / South Bridge Street

Turn left onto WA 173 / South Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | WA 173 / State Route 173

At end of road, turn left onto WA 173 / State Route 173

Navigation decision point

5
48.3 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | B Street

Turn sharp left onto B Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
48.4 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | 2nd Street

Turn right onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

5
48.6 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.91 one way

$59.82 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $31.36 $62.73
premium $5.77 $32.45 $64.90
diesel $5.61 $31.55 $63.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.9 0 $15.00 $6.86
Efficient EV 35.7 0 $12.50 $5.72
EV Truck/SUV 57.2 0 $20.01 $9.15

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Brewster, WA

Late night in Brewster on Tuesday

Local time

3:37 AM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spokane Valley, WA

Late night in Spokane Valley on Tuesday

Local time

3:37 AM

PDT

Current temp

61°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

7 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

3h 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive presents a 54% highway share, indicating a blend of faster-paced sections and more local road segments. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 52.3 miles on the Sunset Highway, suggesting a substantial period of consistent travel before potentially needing to adjust your navigation. This route offers a mixed drive profile, meaning you can expect some stretches where you'll make good time, interspersed with sections that might require more attention or present a different pace. The transition between these road types will define the character of your journey.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.3 mi on Sunset Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 173 / South Bridge Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 173 / South Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (WA 173 / State Route 173): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (B Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 142.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.3 miles on Sunset Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 (WA 173 / South Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (WA 173 / State Route 173): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (B Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Spokane Valley, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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