Origin
Davenport, WA
Late night in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, WA to Spokane Valley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davenport, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
This straightforward 44.3-mile drive from Davenport, WA, to Spokane Valley, WA, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on Sunset Highway and US 2, with a 30% highway share. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9. Given the short distance and duration, there's no need to split this drive; you can complete it comfortably in a single go. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent travel experience. It's a practical choice for a quick connection between these two Washington locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Highway | 24.5 mi | 33m |
| US 2 | 13.3 mi | 17m |
| West Sunset Highway | 4.8 mi | 10m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Morgan Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Pines Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunset Highway
— 24.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on US 2
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Morgan Street
2
Continue on US 2
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunset Highway
3
Continue on US 2; WA 231
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
4
Continue on US 2
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Sunset Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Sunset Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Sunset Highway
7
Continue on West Sunset Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sunset Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto US 2
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Sunset Highway
9
Continue on US 2
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sunset Highway
10
Turn straight onto US 2
13 mi
·
17 min
·
US 2
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 27
12
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Davenport, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 25.8 and 44.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
25.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 2 / West Sunset Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 / West Sunset Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
West Sunset Highway
Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
28.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 2 / West Sunset Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / West Sunset Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward WA 27
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WA 27
4
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
$9.27 one way
$18.54 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $9.72 | $19.45 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Spokane Valley, WA
Late night in Spokane Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 6m 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 mixed drive on this route, combining some highway stretches with other road types. Approximately 30% of the journey involves highway driving, offering opportunities for quicker travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.5 miles on Sunset Highway. As you progress, the road character shifts, moving from more open highway segments to potentially more varied conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 44.3-mile trip.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on Sunset Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 25.8 miles in near US 2 / West Sunset Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Davenport, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is easy. At 1h 6m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles (US 2 / West Sunset Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.6 miles (West Sunset Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.6 miles (US 2 / West Sunset Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Davenport, WA
Full guide →Davenport is a rural city of 1,800 people (2020) in the Columbia River Plateau of Washington. It serves as the seat of and a hub for business, medical and educational services in Lincoln County.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on Sunset Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles (US 2 / West Sunset Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.6 miles (West Sunset Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.6 miles (US 2 / West Sunset Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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