Trip from College Place, WA to Spokane, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

177.1 mi

285 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 9m ★

6 AM

3h 21m

8 AM

3h 45m

10 AM

3h 29m

12 PM

3h 27m

3 PM

3h 30m

5 PM

3h 44m

8 PM

3h 14m

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

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College Place, WA

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Trip Overview

This 177.1-mile drive from College Place, WA, to Spokane, WA, will take you approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $37, making it a relatively budget-friendly option. You'll primarily be on roads like the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway and US 12, with a 24% highway share. The overall feel of this route is a turn-heavy local drive, so expect a more engaging experience than a simple interstate cruise. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be exploring within the same general area.

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

88.6 miles from College Place, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway	130.1 mi	2h 19m
US 12	39 mi	45m
Wallula Avenue	2.1 mi	3m
I 90	1.8 mi	2m
Old Highway 12	1.2 mi	2m
North College Avenue	0.5 mi	<1m
South Lincoln Street	0.4 mi	1m
West 4th Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway — 130.1 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Place, WA and Spokane, WA.

Start on East Whitman Drive

61 ft · 5 sec · East Whitman Drive

Turn right onto North College Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · North College Avenue

Turn left

174 ft · 7 sec

Continue on North College Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North College Avenue

Enter roundabout

88 ft · 2 sec

Continue

137 ft · 6 sec

Continue on Wallula Avenue

2.1 mi · 3 min · Wallula Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 12

1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12

Turn right onto Spalding Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Spalding Road

Turn left onto US 12

23 mi · 26 min · US 12

Keep slight right at fork

287 ft · 3 sec

Merge onto US 12

16 mi · 18 min · US 12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 395 north , SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 395 North: Spokane

Merge onto US 395

130 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 90; US 2; US 395

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street

Continue on West 5th Avenue

382 ft · 12 sec · West 5th Avenue

Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Freeway Avenue

Continue on West 4th Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

Continue on West 4th Avenue

167 ft · 4 sec · West 4th Avenue

Continue on South Lincoln Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto West Main Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West Main Avenue

Turn right

26 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

157 ft · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

Arrive at destination

South Gorge Trail

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 20-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can leave College Place at your leisure and still arrive in Spokane with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 130.1-mile stretch on the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. The turn-heavy nature of this drive means you'll want to be well-rested and alert, so consider an early morning departure to make the most of your day.

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 88.6 miles from College Place, WA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130.1 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 39 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.6 miles or 1h 42m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving College Place, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 College Place, WA

This is one driving day of about 177.1 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from College Place, 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 Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway for about 130.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warden, WA

89 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

Warden, WA to Spokane, WA

100.2 mi · 1h 57m

Pacing Suggestions

Finley, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warden, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.6 miles from College Place, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 130.1 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Passatempo Taverna

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Walla Walla, Washington

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+15098768822

Visit website

The Maple Counter Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Walla Walla, Washington

2.8 mi

Wingman Birdz + Brewz

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Walla Walla, Washington

2.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177.1

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

0.4 mi

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

0.4 mi

Passatempo Taverna

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive

Walla Walla, Washington

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+15098768822

Visit website

The Maple Counter Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Walla Walla, Washington

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15098762527

Visit website

Wingman Birdz + Brewz

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Walla Walla, Washington

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15095292199

Visit website

Clarette's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Walla Walla, Washington

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15095293430

Visit website

Chiangmai Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Walla Walla, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+15098768307

Visit website

Taqueria Mi Pueblito

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Walla Walla, Washington

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15095250520

Visit website

Modern Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Walla Walla, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–7:30 pm

+15095258662

Visit website

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

Visit website

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15094433566

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15099925258

Visit website

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

Visit website

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

Ca Phe Nguyen Coffee & Tea

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

+18008991482

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 177.1

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

Manito Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

+15096256200

Visit website

Children's Museum of Walla Walla

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Walla Walla, Washington

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15095267529

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 177.1

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15093811757

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 177.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

43.2 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward US 395 north , SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 395 north , SR 397 south (Oregon Stre...

43.3 mi into trip | ~53m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 395 North: Spokane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 395 North: Spokane

175.8 mi into trip | ~3h 16m 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...

177.1 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.07 one way

$74.13 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$38.87	$77.74
premium	$5.77	$40.22	$80.43
diesel	$5.61	$39.10	$78.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.1	$18.60	$8.50
Efficient EV	44.3	$15.50	$7.08
EV Truck/SUV	70.8	$24.79	$11.33

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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

College Place, WA

Evening in College Place on Saturday

Local time

7:49 PM

PDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spokane, WA

Evening in Spokane on Saturday

Local time

7:49 PM

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

29 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 20m 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?

Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. With only 24% of the drive on highways, much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 130.1 miles on the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, offering a good period of consistent travel before the road conditions shift. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, it's a more involved drive that requires your attention as you navigate through various road types and potentially encounter more traffic signals and intersections.

Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 130.1 mi on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.

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 177.1 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from College Place, WA to Spokane, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Finley along the way.

Finley

43.2 mi in | ~52m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 177.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 130.1 miles on Thomas S. Foley Memorial 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Spokane, 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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Trip from College Place, WA to Spokane, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Passatempo Taverna

First Avenue Coffee

Passatempo Taverna

The Maple Counter Cafe

Wingman Birdz + Brewz

Clarette's Restaurant

Chiangmai Thai Restaurant

Taqueria Mi Pueblito

Modern Restaurant

First Avenue Coffee

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

Indaba Coffee

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

Caffe Capri

Meeting House Café

Ca Phe Nguyen Coffee & Tea

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

BTCPower Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Riverfront Park

Mobius Discovery Center

The Great Northern Clocktower

Manito Park

Children's Museum of Walla Walla

Get Air Trampoline Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

College Place, WA

Spokane, WA

Same local time

29 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 20m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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