Trip from Silverdale, WA to Spokane, WA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 18m

Distance

329.6 mi

530 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 6m ★

6 AM

6h 18m

8 AM

6h 43m

10 AM

6h 27m

12 PM

6h 25m

3 PM

6h 28m

5 PM

6h 42m

8 PM

6h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Silverdale, WA

JOHN CALLERY

Trip Overview

Embark on a 329.2-mile journey from Silverdale, WA, to Spokane, WA, a drive that will take approximately 5 hours and 21 minutes. This route is designed for a single day of travel, making it a feasible day trip for most. You'll navigate local roads for the entirety of the drive, with no highway sections, giving it a more turn-heavy feel. Budget around $69 for fuel for this trip. The journey covers a significant distance within the state of Washington, transitioning from the Pacific Coast region towards the interior.

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

164.8 miles from Silverdale, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	253.5 mi	4h 34m
State Route 18	27.3 mi	34m
State Highway 16	26.5 mi	33m
I 5	8.5 mi	10m
State Highway 3 Northwest	6.6 mi	8m
State Highway 3 West	2.1 mi	3m
Silverdale Way Northwest	0.5 mi	1m
South Lincoln Street	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 253.5 mi, about 4h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Northwest Byron Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Northwest Byron Street

At end of road, turn left onto Silverdale Way Northwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · Silverdale Way Northwest

Enter roundabout onto Northwest Newberry Hill Road

84 ft · 1 sec · Northwest Newberry Hill Road

Continue on Northwest Newberry Hill Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Northwest Newberry Hill Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton Use the left lane.

Merge onto WA 3

6.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on WA 3

2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

Continue on WA 16

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West State Route 16

Continue on WA 16

27 mi · 33 min · State Highway 16

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward I 5 North: Seattle Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 5

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

8.2 mi · 10 min · I 5

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 142A Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto WA 18

27 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on WA 18

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 East: Spokane

Merge onto I 90

252 mi · 4 hr 32 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 90; US 2; US 395

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street

Continue on West 5th Avenue

382 ft · 12 sec · West 5th Avenue

Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Freeway Avenue

Continue on West 4th Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

Continue on West 4th Avenue

167 ft · 4 sec · West 4th Avenue

Continue on South Lincoln Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto West Main Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West Main Avenue

Turn right

26 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

157 ft · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

Arrive at destination

South Gorge Trail

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5-hour and 21-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Silverdale to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With one stop recommended and a turn-heavy profile, pace yourself and be mindful of the frequent changes in direction. The estimated fuel cost is $69, so ensure your tank is full before you set off. As this is a manageable day trip, you have flexibility; however, be aware of the local road nature, which means keeping an eye on your navigation for the numerous turns indicated by roads like Silverdale Way Northwest, Northwest Newberry Hill Road, and WA 3 South.

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 164.8 miles from Silverdale, WA, or about 3h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 253.5 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 73 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 164.8 miles or 3h 16m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Silverdale, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Silverdale, WA

This is one driving day of about 329.6 miles and 6h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Silverdale, 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 253.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

165 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

Monroe, WA to Spokane, WA

283.3 mi · 5h 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Redmond, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cashmere, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.8 miles from Silverdale, 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 253.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spokane, WA

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15092792124

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Silver City Restaurant & Ale House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Silverdale, Washington

1.1 mi

509 Philly Stop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kittitas, Washington

1 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

0.4 mi

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

0.4 mi

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Spokane, WA

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15092792124

Visit website

Silver City Restaurant & Ale House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Silverdale, Washington

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13606985879

Visit website

509 Philly Stop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Kittitas, Washington

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15098565946

Visit website

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

Visit website

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15094433566

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15099925258

Visit website

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

Visit website

Cafe Seoul

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Federal Way, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12064605185

Visit website

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, Washington

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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Tesla Destination Charger

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, Washington

+18008991482

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Silverdale, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13603409425

Visit website

Sehmel Homestead Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Gig Harbor, Washington

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12538583400

Visit website

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 46.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward WA 3 South: Bremerton

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton

36.6 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

37.6 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 5 North: Seattle

38 mi into trip | ~51m in | I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

46.2 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

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 142A Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.98 one way

$137.96 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$72.34	$144.69
premium	$5.77	$74.85	$149.70
diesel	$5.61	$72.77	$145.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$69

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	98.9	1	$34.61	$15.82
Efficient EV	82.4	0	$28.84	$13.18
EV Truck/SUV	131.8	1	$46.14	$21.09

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

39 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Silverdale, WA

Late night in Silverdale on Tuesday

Local time

2:10 AM

PDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spokane, WA

Late night in Spokane on Tuesday

Local time

2:10 AM

PDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Monroe, WA

165 mi in

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

3 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

6h 18m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the full 329.2 miles, as this route has a 0% highway share. The road will likely feel varied, with frequent turns and changes in speed as you pass through different communities. Without long stretches of uninterrupted driving, you'll be actively engaged with the road. This character suggests a drive where you'll experience more of the local landscape and infrastructure rather than a monotonous highway cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, implying a consistently varied driving experience.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 253.5 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 17 significant decision points across 329.6 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Silverdale, WA to Spokane, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.

Muckleshoot Reservation

46.2 mi in | ~1h 1m

About the Cities

Arriving in Spokane, WA

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 18m. Total distance: 329.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 253.5 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 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.

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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Trip from Silverdale, WA to Spokane, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

First Avenue Coffee

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

Silver City Restaurant & Ale House

509 Philly Stop

First Avenue Coffee

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

Indaba Coffee

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

Caffe Capri

Cafe Seoul

Meeting House Café

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

BTCPower Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Riverfront Park

Mobius Discovery Center

The Great Northern Clocktower

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Sehmel Homestead Park

Manito Park

Harbor History Museum

Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Silverdale, WA

Spokane, WA

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 18m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Spokane, WA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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