Traveling between Pullman and Spokane is a straightforward 74.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $16 for fuel to complete the drive. Navigating primarily via US 195, you will remain within the Pacific Coast region for the duration of the trip. It is a highly efficient route if you are looking to get from point A to point B without any unnecessary complications.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.4 miles from Pullman, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 195
70.4 mi
1h 32m
Northwest Davis Way
1.6 mi
2m
Davis Way
0.9 mi
1m
I 90
0.5 mi
<1m
South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
1m
West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 195
— 70.4 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pullman, WA and Spokane, WA.
1
Start on this road
89 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Northeast Kamiaken Street
368 ft·14 sec·Northeast Kamiaken Street
3
Turn right onto Northeast Olsen Street
358 ft·11 sec·Northeast Olsen Street
4
Continue on WA 270
1.6 mi·2 min·Northwest Davis Way
5
Continue on WA 270
0.9 mi·1 min·Davis Way
6
Merge onto US 195
70 mi·1 hr 32 min·US 195
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 195
0.3 mi·22 sec·US 195
Toward I 90 East: Spokane, City Center
8
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
0.5 mi·34 sec·I 90; US 2; US 395
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
10
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft·12 sec·West 5th Avenue
11
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Freeway Avenue
12
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·West 4th Avenue
13
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft·4 sec·West 4th Avenue
14
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·West Main Avenue
16
Turn right
26 ft·8 sec
17
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft·17 sec·South Gorge Trail
18
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 74.8-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning for off-peak hours can make the drive even smoother. You won't need to worry about pacing for long-distance fatigue, as the drive is short enough to complete in one go. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $16, so checking your levels before you head out is a smart, simple precaution. Given the lack of planned stops, ensure you have snacks and water ready in the car before you leave Pullman. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus entirely on reaching Spokane without any unnecessary road-trip stress.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.4 miles from Pullman, WA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.4 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.4 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
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 Pullman, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pullman, WA
This is one driving day of about 74.8 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Pullman, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 195 for about 70.4 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 74.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Northeast Olsen Street
Turn right onto Northeast Olsen Street
Navigation decision point
6
72.8 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|US 195
Keep slight right at fork onto US 195 toward I 90 East: Spokane, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East: Spokane, City Center
5
73.5 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Str...
5
74.8 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
74.8 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|South Gorge Trail
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.65 one way
$31.31 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$16.42
$32.84
premium
$5.77
$16.99
$33.97
diesel
$5.61
$16.51
$33.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.4
0
$7.85
$3.59
Efficient EV
18.7
0
$6.54
$2.99
EV Truck/SUV
29.9
0
$10.47
$4.79
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Pullman, WA
Evening
in Pullman on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spokane, WA
Evening
in Spokane on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
6 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 41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 95% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The core of your journey consists of a 70.4-mile stretch along US 195, which serves as the backbone of this connection. You will start by transitioning through Northwest Davis Way and Davis Way before settling into the longer highway segment. The road provides a consistent, predictable driving experience that moves you steadily toward your destination. Since there are no required stops along the way, you can maintain a steady pace throughout the entire 1 hour and 41 minutes behind the wheel.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.4 mi on US 195.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 195 and Northwest Davis Way. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northeast Olsen Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northeast Olsen Street): Navigation decision point; at 72.8 miles (US 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 74.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.4 miles on US 195. 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 0.1 miles (Northeast Olsen Street): Navigation decision point; at 72.8 miles (US 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane, WA before heading back.
