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Trip from Kittitas, 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

3h 11m

Distance

174.9 mi

281 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m

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

Connecting Kittitas to Spokane Valley, this 174.9-mile journey typically takes about 3 hours and 11 minutes to complete. Because the route is almost entirely highway-based, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $37 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating via I-90, Main Street, and North Pines Road, you will find this an efficient way to cross the state. Since both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region, the drive offers a consistent transition across Washington’s interior landscape.

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

87.4 miles from Kittitas, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 173.1 mi 3h 7m
Main Street 1 mi 2m
North Pines Road <0.1 mi <1m
East First Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 173.1 mi, about 3h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East First Avenue

148 ft · 9 sec · East First Avenue
2

Turn left onto Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 90 East
4

Merge onto I 90

162 mi · 2 hr 53 min · I 90
5

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

11 mi · 14 min · I 90; US 2; US 395
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward WA 27
7

Turn left onto WA 27

148 ft · 11 sec · North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Arrive at destination

WA 27

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable 174.9-mile trip, you can easily complete it in one day with just a single planned stop to stretch your legs. I recommend checking your fuel levels before departing Kittitas, as the long, uninterrupted stretch on I-90 means you should be prepared for the duration of the drive. Departing early in the day is a smart way to avoid potential congestion as you approach Spokane Valley. Given that the route is heavily reliant on the interstate, keep a close eye on traffic reports for I-90 before you head out. Enjoy the flexibility this short duration provides, allowing you to easily adjust your schedule based on your personal pace.

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 87.4 miles from Kittitas, WA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 173.1 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 38 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.4 miles or 1h 35m 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 35m

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 Kittitas, 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 Kittitas, WA

This is one driving day of about 174.9 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Kittitas, 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 I 90 for about 173.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Warden, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warden, WA

87 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 Valley, WA

108.8 mi · 2h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Rock Island, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warden, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.4 miles from Kittitas, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 173.1 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

509 Philly Stop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kittitas, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15098565946

Visit website

El Rodeo Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Moses Lake, Washington

1.5 mi

ENZO Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Moses Lake, Washington

1.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 162.4

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

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Espresso De Cafè

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Moses Lake, Washington

1.9 mi

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spokane, Washington

2.7 mi

509 Philly Stop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Kittitas, Washington

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15098565946

Visit website

El Rodeo Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.5

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+15097650606

Visit website

ENZO Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 62.5

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15093611111

Visit website

Shari's Cafe and Pies

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.5

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15095900596

Visit website

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Espresso De Cafè

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 62.5

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+15097666667

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15099925258

Visit website

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15094433566

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

Visit website

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Inexpensiv mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 37.5

George, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 174.9

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 174.9

Spokane Valley, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

+15092445866

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 174.9

Spokane Valley, Washington

+18668167584

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

McCosh Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 62.5

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 174.9

Spokane Valley, Washington

Hours: 2–9 pm

+15092423831

Visit website

Manito Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

+15096256200

Visit website

Riverfront Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+15096256600

Visit website

Mobius Discovery Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 162.4

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15093217121

Visit website

Wanapum Recreation Area

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 25

Vantage, Washington

+15098562700

Visit website

The Great Northern Clocktower

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 162.4

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

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 0 and 174.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 East

Navigation decision point

Toward I 90 East
3
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 90

Merge onto I 90

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
174.5 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Take the exit toward WA 27

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward WA 27
4
174.8 mi into trip | ~3h 11m 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

$36.61 one way

$73.21 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $38.39 $76.78
premium $5.77 $39.72 $79.43
diesel $5.61 $38.62 $77.23

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

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.5 0 $18.36 $8.40
Efficient EV 43.7 0 $15.30 $7.00
EV Truck/SUV 70 0 $24.49 $11.19

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 16, 2026

Origin

Kittitas, WA

Late night in Kittitas on Sunday

Local time

12:50 AM

PDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spokane Valley, WA

Late night in Spokane Valley on Sunday

Local time

12:50 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

17 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 11m 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 highly efficient, highway-focused experience with 99% of your travel spent on major routes. The vast majority of your time behind the wheel will be spent on a single, 173.1-mile stretch along I-90, making this a steady and predictable drive. Because you are primarily on the interstate, the road character remains consistent rather than technical or winding. You will find that the lack of frequent turns or secondary roads keeps the pace brisk. This is a classic interstate haul designed for covering ground quickly while maintaining a steady cruising speed.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 173.1 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kittitas, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is easy. At 3h 11m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 174.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 173.1 miles on I 90. 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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Spokane Valley, 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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