North Bonneville, WA to Spokane, WA is 315.3 miles and takes about 5 hours 58 minutes via US 395 and Columbia River Highway, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington, connecting the Pacific Coast region to itself. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads, offering a varied travel experience. It's a manageable one-day drive, making it ideal if you want to reach Spokane without an overnight stay.
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
157.7 miles from North Bonneville, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 395
131.2 mi
2h 21m
Columbia River Highway
122.2 mi
2h 13m
McNary Highway
29.9 mi
33m
Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi
12m
Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi
6m
Evergreen Highway
4.1 mi
5m
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi
4m
I 90
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 395
— 131.2 mi, about 2h 21m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~772 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,324
Quietest
2 AM
~75 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.3×
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 North Bonneville, WA and Spokane, WA.
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Start on Shahala East
291 ft·14 sec·Shahala East
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Continue on Shahala East
479 ft·23 sec·Shahala East
3
Continue on Shahala
186 ft·11 sec·Shahala
4
Turn right onto Garrison Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Garrison Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto Cascade Drive
0.3 mi·40 sec·Cascade Drive
6
Turn left
283 ft·11 sec
7
Turn right onto WA 14
4.1 mi·5 min·Evergreen Highway
8
Turn right onto Bridge of the Gods
0.6 mi·3 min·Bridge of the Gods
9
Turn right onto US 30
1.3 mi·2 min·Wa-Na-Pa Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 30
0.2 mi·20 sec·Frontage Road
Toward I 84 East
11
Take the ramp onto US 30
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 30
Toward I 84 East
12
Merge onto I 84; US 30
122 mi·2 hr 13 min·Columbia River Highway
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Continue on I 84; US 30
11 mi·12 min·Old Oregon Trail Highway
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
15
Continue on I 82
30 mi·33 min·McNary Highway
16
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
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Continue on US 395
1.1 mi·2 min·South US 395
18
Continue on US 395
4.9 mi·6 min·Lewis and Clark Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395
0.3 mi·34 sec·US 395
Toward US 395
21
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.
22
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
1.8 mi·2 min·I 90; US 2; US 395
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
24
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft·12 sec·West 5th Avenue
25
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Freeway Avenue
26
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·West 4th Avenue
27
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft·4 sec·West 4th Avenue
28
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·West Main Avenue
30
Turn right
26 ft·8 sec
31
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft·17 sec·South Gorge Trail
32
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 58-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from North Bonneville to ensure you have ample daylight. With a total distance of 315.3 miles, it's a feasible one-day trip, but you'll want to manage your time efficiently. Plan for one stop to break up the drive and refuel, especially before the 131.2-mile stretch on US 395. The estimated fuel cost is $66, so budget accordingly.
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 157.7 miles from North Bonneville, WA, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.2 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 69 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.7 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 53m
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 North Bonneville, 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 North Bonneville, WA
This is one driving day of about 315.3 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from North Bonneville, 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 US 395 for about 131.2 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 181.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.6 mi into trip|~11m in|US 30 / Wa-Na-Pa Street
Turn right onto US 30 / Wa-Na-Pa Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
171.7 mi into trip|~3h 15m in|US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco, Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco,...
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181 mi into trip|~3h 29m 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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181.1 mi into trip|~3h 30m in|US 395
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 toward US 395
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 395
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181.4 mi into trip|~3h 30m 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
$61.42 one way
$122.84 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$64.35
$128.70
premium
$5.39
$66.92
$133.84
diesel
$4.80
$59.53
$119.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.6
1
$33.11
$15.13
Efficient EV
78.8
0
$27.59
$12.61
EV Truck/SUV
126.1
1
$44.14
$20.18
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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
North Bonneville, WA
Late night
in North Bonneville on Monday
Local time
2:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
WSW 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 6:55AM PDT until July 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 6:55AM PDT until July 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Spokane, WA
Late night
in Spokane on Monday
Local time
2:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
95°F
Areas Of Smoke
SW 6 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 6:55AM PDT until July 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 6:55AM PDT until July 17 at 9:00PM 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
15 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
5h 58m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 43% of this 315.3-mile route is on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving on US 395, covering 131.2 miles. After the highway segments, expect a shift to surface roads, which will alter your average speed. Keep an eye out for merging traffic as you transition between road types.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 131.2 mi on US 395.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 5.6 miles in near US 30 / Wa-Na-Pa Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 315.3 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 5.6 miles (US 30 / Wa-Na-Pa Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 171.7 miles (US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,294 ft43 ft
Total Climb
2,783 ft
Total Descent
991 ft
Highest Point
2,294 ft
~292.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,251 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Bonneville, WA and Spokane, WA, road signs point toward Umatilla, Pasco and Finley.
Umatilla
140.9 mi in|~2h 41m
Pasco
171.7 mi in|~3h 15m|via US 395
Finley
181 mi in|~3h 29m|via US 395
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 5h 58m. Total distance: 315.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 131.2 miles on US 395. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 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 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (US 30 / Wa-Na-Pa Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 171.7 miles (US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181 miles (US 395): 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 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 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.
