Meadow Glade to Spokane is 361.3 miles and takes about 6h 52m via Columbia River Highway and US 395, with a fuel budget near $76 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across Washington state, from the Pacific Coast region to the interior. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, making for a varied driving experience. With only one recommended stop and a single day's drive, it's a straightforward transit for those looking to cover ground efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
180.6 miles from Meadow Glade, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi
2h 55m
US 395
131.2 mi
2h 21m
McNary Highway
29.9 mi
33m
Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi
12m
I 205
7.3 mi
9m
Northeast 117th Avenue
6.9 mi
11m
Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi
6m
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 158.1 mi, about 2h 55m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,276 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,842
Quietest
2 AM
~122 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadow Glade, WA and Spokane, WA.
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Start on Northeast Cramer Road
66 ft·2 sec·Northeast Cramer Road
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Continue on Northeast 189th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Northeast 189th Street
3
Turn right onto WA 503
0.8 mi·1 min·Northeast 122nd Avenue
4
Continue on WA 503
6.9 mi·11 min·Northeast 117th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 205 South: SalemUse the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·56 sec
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 205
7.3 mi·9 min·I 205
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 22Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The DallesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 84; US 30
158 mi·2 hr 55 min·Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 84; US 30
11 mi·12 min·Old Oregon Trail Highway
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
12
Continue on I 82
30 mi·33 min·McNary Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
3.3 mi·4 min·Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
Toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco, Spokane
14
Continue on US 395
1.1 mi·2 min·South US 395
15
Continue on US 395
4.9 mi·6 min·Lewis and Clark Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 395
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 395
Toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, FinleyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395
0.3 mi·34 sec·US 395
Toward US 395
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
131 mi·2 hr 20 min·US 395
Toward US 395 North: SpokaneUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
1.8 mi·2 min·I 90; US 2; US 395
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
21
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft·12 sec·West 5th Avenue
22
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Freeway Avenue
23
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·West 4th Avenue
24
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft·4 sec·West 4th Avenue
25
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·West Main Avenue
27
Turn right
26 ft·8 sec
28
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft·17 sec·South Gorge Trail
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Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 52m drive, consider an early morning departure from Meadow Glade to maximize daylight. While the route is manageable in one day, the 158.1-mile stretch on the Columbia River Highway means you can cover a lot of distance before needing to adjust your pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to surface roads, and plan for your one recommended stop strategically. The estimated fuel cost is $76, so budget accordingly.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.6 miles from Meadow Glade, WA, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.1 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 79 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.6 miles or 3h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Meadow Glade, 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 Meadow Glade, WA
This is one driving day of about 361.3 miles and 6h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Meadow Glade, 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 Columbia River Highway for about 158.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 8.3 and 227.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8.3 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward I 205 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 205 South: Salem
6
8.6 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
16.6 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
7
226.9 mi into trip|~4h 23m in|US 395
Take the exit onto US 395 toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Stree...
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227.4 mi into trip|~4h 24m in|US 395
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 toward US 395 North: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 395 North: Spokane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.38 one way
$140.76 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg126 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$73.74
$147.48
premium
$5.39
$76.68
$153.37
diesel
$4.80
$68.22
$136.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
108.4
1
$37.94
$17.34
Efficient EV
90.3
1
$31.61
$14.45
EV Truck/SUV
144.5
1
$50.58
$23.12
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Meadow Glade, WA
Evening
in Meadow Glade on Saturday
Local time
7:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Patchy Fog
NNW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 1:40AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 1:37AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Spokane, WA
Evening
in Spokane on Saturday
Local time
7:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 1:40AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 1:37AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 52m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 361.3-mile drive features 39% highway driving, meaning you'll spend a significant portion on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch without a major road change is 158.1 miles on the Columbia River Highway. Expect a shift from highway speeds to potentially slower surface road conditions as you progress. You'll notice a change in the driving environment as you move away from the denser exits typical of highways.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 158.1 mi on Columbia River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 361.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,273 ft48 ft
Total Climb
2,693 ft
Total Descent
1,141 ft
Highest Point
2,273 ft
~335.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,224 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Meadow Glade, WA and Spokane, WA, road signs point toward Umatilla, Pasco and Finley.
Spokane is the second-largest city in Washington State, and the largest between Seattle and Minneapolis. It is the economic hub of the "Inland Empire", a name used for Eastern Washington and the Idaho Panhandle (pre-dating by nearly a century the use of the same title by a region in Southern California). It is at the north edge of the Palouse, where gently rolling hills of wheat fields end at the Spokane River valley.
This article also includes the suburbs of Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley.
Top landmarks
•Monroe Street Bridge — bridge in Spokane, Washington
•Montvale Hotel — hotel in Spokane, Washington
•Manito Park and Botanical Gardens — park in Spokane, Washington state, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 52m. Total distance: 361.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 52m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 158.1 miles on Columbia River Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Spokane, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Spokane, WA before the return drive.
