Trip from Ephrata, 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

2h 32m

Distance

132.3 mi

213 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 23m ★

6 AM

2h 33m

8 AM

2h 53m

10 AM

2h 40m

12 PM

2h 38m

3 PM

2h 41m

5 PM

2h 52m

8 PM

2h 27m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Ephrata to Spokane Valley covers 132.3 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 32 minutes. Since this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it works perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget approximately $28 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes WA 17, I-90, and WA 282 to move you efficiently across the region. Because both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, the transition is seamless and familiar. It is an ideal route for those prioritizing a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Washington hubs.

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

66.2 miles from Ephrata, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
WA 17	110.3 mi	2h 3m
I 90	11.3 mi	14m
WA 282	3.9 mi	5m
State Route 17	3.8 mi	4m
Nat Washington Way	1.4 mi	2m
Coulee Corridor	1.2 mi	1m
3rd Avenue Southwest	<0.1 mi	<1m
North Pines Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: WA 17 — 110.3 mi, about 2h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 3rd Avenue Southwest

364 ft · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

Continue on Nat Washington Way

1.4 mi · 2 min · Nat Washington Way

Turn left onto WA 282

3.8 mi · 5 min · WA 282

Turn slight right onto WA 282

0.1 mi · 24 sec · WA 282

Turn straight onto WA 17

12 mi · 17 min · WA 17

Enter roundabout onto WA 17

95 ft · 1 sec · State Route 17

Continue on WA 17

3.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 17

Turn left onto WA 17; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist

1.2 mi · 1 min · Coulee Corridor

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.

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

11 mi · 14 min · I 90; US 2; US 395

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward WA 27

Turn left onto WA 27

148 ft · 11 sec · North Pines Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

WA 27

Trip Plan

To keep your travel stress-free, aim to complete the drive in one go, as the 2-hour and 32-minute duration is quite manageable. You only need to plan for one major stop to break up the 132.3-mile distance, which provides plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Since the route is heavily reliant on major highways, keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Ephrata to ensure you stay within your $28 budget. Leaving during off-peak hours will help you navigate the highway sections more smoothly. Remember that because this is a highway-heavy route, staying alert during the long 110.3-mile stretch on WA 17 is the most important part of your planning.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 66.2 miles from Ephrata, WA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.3 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 29 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.2 miles or 1h 19m 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 4m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, WA

This is one driving day of about 132.3 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Ephrata, 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 WA 17 for about 110.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ritzville, WA

66 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

Ritzville, WA to Spokane Valley, WA

68.3 mi · 1h 19m

Pacing Suggestions

Warden, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ritzville, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.2 miles from Ephrata, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before WA 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.3 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

12 Hawks Sports Bar & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ephrata, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15097170034

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ENZO Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Moses Lake, Washington

1.7 mi

El Rodeo Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Moses Lake, Washington

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.9

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

0.4 mi

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

0.7 mi

12 Hawks Sports Bar & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Ephrata, Washington

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15097170034

Visit website

ENZO Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 18.9

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15093611111

Visit website

El Rodeo Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.9

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+15097650606

Visit website

Shari's Cafe and Pies

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.9

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15095900596

Visit website

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.9

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.9

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15099925258

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.9

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

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 122.9

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.9

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15094433566

Visit website

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.9

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

Visit website

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 122.9

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

Espresso De Cafè

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.9

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+15097666667

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 122.9

Spokane, Washington

+18008991482

Visit website

BTCPower Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 122.9

Spokane, Washington

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 122.9

Spokane, Washington

+15096256200

Visit website

The Great Northern Clocktower

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 122.9

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

McCosh Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 18.9

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15097643805

Visit website

Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 132.3

Spokane Valley, Washington

Hours: 2–9 pm

+15092423831

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 122.9

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 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 132.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | WA 282

Turn left onto WA 282

Navigation decision point

17.3 mi into trip | ~26m in | WA 17 / State Route 17

Enter roundabout onto WA 17 / State Route 17

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

22.3 mi into trip | ~31m 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.

131.9 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Take the exit toward WA 27

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward WA 27

132.3 mi into trip | ~2h 32m 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

$27.69 one way

$55.38 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$29.04	$58.08
premium	$5.77	$30.04	$60.09
diesel	$5.61	$29.21	$58.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.7	$13.89	$6.35
Efficient EV	33.1	$11.58	$5.29
EV Truck/SUV	52.9	$18.52	$8.47

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ephrata, WA

Late night in Ephrata on Sunday

Local time

1:51 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spokane Valley, WA

Late night in Spokane Valley on Sunday

Local time

1:51 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

4 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 32m 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?

This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 98% of the journey spent on highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on WA 17, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the drive at 110.3 miles. Expect a consistent, highway-focused experience that allows you to maintain steady speeds for most of the duration. As you transition between the state roads and the interstate, the character of the drive remains predictable and well-suited for long-distance cruising. It is a practical, functional commute rather than a technical or winding mountain pass, keeping your focus on the road ahead.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 110.3 mi on WA 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 17 and I 90. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near WA 282.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ephrata, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is easy. At 2h 32m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (WA 282): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (WA 17 / State Route 17): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.3 miles (WA 17; I 90 Bus): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 132.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 110.3 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.

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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Trip from Ephrata, WA to Spokane Valley, 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

12 Hawks Sports Bar & Grill

First Avenue Coffee

12 Hawks Sports Bar & Grill

ENZO Italian Restaurant

El Rodeo Restaurant

Shari's Cafe and Pies

First Avenue Coffee

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

Indaba Coffee

Caffe Capri

Meeting House Café

Espresso De Cafè

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

BTCPower Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Riverfront Park

Mobius Discovery Center

Manito Park

The Great Northern Clocktower

McCosh Park

Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park

Get Air Trampoline Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ephrata, WA

Spokane Valley, WA

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 32m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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