Origin
Ritzville, WA
Night in Ritzville on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ritzville, 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
1h 19m
Distance
68.3 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ritzville, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 68.3-mile drive from Ritzville, WA to Spokane Valley, WA takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. The majority of your journey, 92% of it, will be on the interstate, making it a quick and efficient route. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this is an economical option for getting between these two Pacific Coast communities within Washington state. You'll primarily be on I-90, with brief excursions onto East Danekas Road and East Schoessler Road. This route is ideal if you're looking for a no-fuss drive to reach your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 62.7 mi | 1h 9m |
| East Danekas Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| East Schoessler Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Columbia Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pines Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 62.7 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ritzville, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on East Main Avenue
306 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Columbia Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Columbia Street
3
Turn left onto I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Avenue
4
Continue on US 10 Hist
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Danekas Road
5
Turn right onto East Schoessler Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Schoessler Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge onto I 90; US 395
51 mi
·
55 min
·
I 90; US 395
8
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 27
10
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Ritzville, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 68.3 — 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
|
North Columbia Street
Turn right onto North Columbia Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / East 1st Avenue
Turn left onto I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / East 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
East Schoessler Road
Turn right onto East Schoessler Road
Navigation decision point
4
67.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward WA 27
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WA 27
4
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
$14.29 one way
$28.59 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
| premium | $5.77 | $15.51 | $31.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Spokane Valley, WA
Night in Spokane Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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 19m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 68.3-mile trip. You'll spend 92% of your time on the interstate, predominantly on I-90. This means you'll encounter relatively high speeds and a consistent driving environment for extended periods. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 62.7 miles on I-90, offering a smooth and direct path. While the majority is interstate, the short sections on East Danekas Road and East Schoessler Road offer a slight variation before you merge back onto the main highway towards Spokane Valley.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and East Danekas Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Columbia Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Columbia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / East 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (East Schoessler Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 68.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on I 90. 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 (North Columbia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / East 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (East Schoessler Road): Navigation decision point.
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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