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Trip from Connell, 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

2h 1m

Distance

109.6 mi

176 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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

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Downtown Connell, WA, WA

Connell, WA

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Trip Overview

This 109.6-mile drive from Connell, WA, to Spokane Valley, WA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours. Considered a turn-heavy local drive, it primarily utilizes Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway and I-90, with a small portion on North Columbia Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, this route is well-suited for a single-day adventure, requiring no overnight stops. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be experiencing a consistent regional feel throughout your journey. This makes it a convenient option for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger road trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

54.8 miles from Connell, WA

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway 96.8 mi 1h 43m
I 90 11.3 mi 14m
North Columbia Avenue 1 mi 2m
Lind Road 0.1 mi <1m
North Pines Road <0.1 mi <1m
East Clark Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway — 96.8 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Clark Street

46 ft · 6 sec · East Clark Street
2

Turn right onto North Columbia Avenue

259 ft · 8 sec · North Columbia Avenue
3

Continue on North Columbia Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Columbia Avenue
4

Continue on Lind Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Lind Road
5

Turn left onto US 395

97 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
6

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

11 mi · 14 min · I 90; US 2; US 395
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward WA 27
8

Turn left onto WA 27

148 ft · 11 sec · North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Arrive at destination

WA 27

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 1 minute, you have plenty of flexibility in planning your departure time for this 109.6-mile trip. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can decide on breaks as needed, perhaps planning one around the midpoint of the 96.8-mile longest stretch on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $23 for the journey; while not excessively long, it’s always wise to be prepared. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests being particularly mindful of your GPS or map as you get closer to Spokane Valley.

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 54.8 miles from Connell, WA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.8 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.8 miles or 1h 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 38m

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 Connell, 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 Connell, WA

This is one driving day of about 109.6 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Connell, 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 96.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sprague, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sprague, WA

55 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Ritzville, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sprague, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.8 miles from Connell, 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 96.8 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · home stretch

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 9min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

1.3 mi

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

1.5 mi

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

Visit website

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15094433566

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15099925258

Visit website

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

Visit website

Ca Phe Nguyen Coffee & Tea

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

BTCPower Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Spokane, Washington

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, Washington

+18668167584

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+31880109500

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Spokane, Washington

+18668167584

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Manito Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Spokane, Washington

+15096256200

Visit website

Riverfront Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+15096256600

Visit website

Mobius Discovery Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15093217121

Visit website

The Great Northern Clocktower

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Spokane Valley, Washington

Hours: 2–9 pm

+15092423831

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

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

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 109.6 — 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 | North Columbia Avenue

Turn right onto North Columbia Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
97.9 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | I 90; US 2; US 395

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
109.2 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward WA 27

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward WA 27
4
109.6 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | WA 27 / North Pines Road

Turn left onto WA 27 / North Pines Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.94 one way

$45.88 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $24.06 $48.11
premium $5.77 $24.89 $49.78
diesel $5.61 $24.20 $48.40

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: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.9 0 $11.51 $5.26
Efficient EV 27.4 0 $9.59 $4.38
EV Truck/SUV 43.8 0 $15.34 $7.01

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 20, 2026

Origin

Connell, WA

Late night in Connell on Tuesday

Local time

1:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spokane Valley, WA

Late night in Spokane Valley on Tuesday

Local time

1:12 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

6 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 1m 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 route that balances highway travel with more local road segments, as indicated by its 10% highway share. The majority of your journey will be on the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, featuring a significant uninterrupted stretch of 96.8 miles. This suggests a drive that begins with a more continuous road experience before potentially transitioning to more frequent turns as you approach your destination in Spokane Valley. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile hints at a need for attention to navigation, especially in the latter stages of the trip.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 96.8 mi on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Columbia Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Connell, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is easy. At 2h 1m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Columbia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 97.9 miles (I 90; US 2; US 395): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 109.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 109.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 96.8 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 (North Columbia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 97.9 miles (I 90; US 2; US 395): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 109.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane Valley, WA before heading back.

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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