This 107.9-mile drive from Cascade Valley, WA to Spokane, WA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes. With 93% of the journey on highways, expect a direct and efficient travel experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $23, making it an economical option. Since both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, you'll be traversing familiar terrain. This route is ideal for those looking to cover ground efficiently, with minimal need for overnight stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54 miles from Cascade Valley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WA 17
98.3 mi
1h 45m
West Valley Road
1.8 mi
3m
South Pioneer Way
1.8 mi
2m
I 90
1.8 mi
2m
Coulee Corridor
1.2 mi
1m
Valley Road Northeast
0.9 mi
2m
North Stratford Road
0.5 mi
1m
South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
WA 17
— 98.3 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cascade Valley, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on Arrow Street Northeast
0.1 mi·28 sec·Arrow Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Clink Road Northeast
360 ft·19 sec·Clink Road Northeast
3
Turn left onto Valley Road Northeast
0.9 mi·2 min·Valley Road Northeast
4
Continue on West Valley Road
1.8 mi·3 min·West Valley Road
5
Turn right onto North Stratford Road
0.5 mi·1 min·North Stratford Road
6
Turn left onto WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist
0.1 mi·16 sec·East Broadway Avenue
7
Turn straight onto I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist
1.8 mi·2 min·South Pioneer Way
8
Continue on WA 17; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist
1.2 mi·1 min·Coulee Corridor
9
Take the exit onto WA 17; I 90 Bus
98 mi·1 hr 45 min·WA 17; I 90 Bus
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
1.8 mi·2 min·I 90; US 2; US 395
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
12
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft·12 sec·West 5th Avenue
13
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Freeway Avenue
14
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·West 4th Avenue
15
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft·4 sec·West 4th Avenue
16
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·West Main Avenue
18
Turn right
26 ft·8 sec
19
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft·17 sec·South Gorge Trail
20
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour duration and 107.9-mile distance, this trip offers flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive in Spokane by midday. The longest stretch on WA 17 is over 98 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly; while the total fuel cost is estimated at $23, it's wise to top off before beginning the longest segment. Since you won't need to split the drive, you can take advantage of the shorter travel time to explore Spokane upon arrival.
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 54 miles from Cascade Valley, WA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.3 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cascade Valley, 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 Cascade Valley, WA
This is one driving day of about 107.9 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Cascade Valley, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on WA 17 for about 98.3 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 107.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Clink Road Northeast
Turn right onto Clink Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
7
6.5 mi into trip|~12m in|WA 17; I 90 Bus
Take the exit onto WA 17; I 90 Bus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
106.6 mi into trip|~2h in
Take the exit toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Str...
5
107.9 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
107.9 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|South Gorge Trail
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.58 one way
$45.17 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$23.68
$47.37
premium
$5.77
$24.50
$49.01
diesel
$5.61
$23.82
$47.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.4
0
$11.33
$5.18
Efficient EV
27
0
$9.44
$4.32
EV Truck/SUV
43.2
0
$15.11
$6.91
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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 15, 2026
Origin
Cascade Valley, WA
Late night
in Cascade Valley on Sunday
Local time
12:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spokane, WA
Late night
in Spokane on Sunday
Local time
12:30 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
2 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 4m 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?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 93% of the 107.9 miles on faster roads. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 98.3-mile segment on WA 17. This suggests a route that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic byways. While the main roads include WA 17, West Valley Road, and South Pioneer Way, the overall impression is one of consistent forward motion on well-established routes.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.3 mi on WA 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 17 and West Valley Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Clink Road Northeast.
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 4m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Clink Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (WA 17; I 90 Bus): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 107.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 98.3 miles on WA 17. 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: at 0.1 miles (Clink Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (WA 17; I 90 Bus): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane, WA before heading back.
