Trip from Spokane Valley, WA to Dayton, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

134.2 mi

216 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 43m ★

6 AM

2h 54m

8 AM

3h 17m

10 AM

3h 2m

12 PM

3h 0m

3 PM

3h 3m

5 PM

3h 16m

8 PM

2h 48m

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

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Dayton, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

This 134.2-mile drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Dayton, WA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 54 minutes. You'll be on well-maintained roads for the entire trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $28. Both your starting point and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so expect a consistent regional feel. The route is designed for efficiency, making it a practical choice if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. With one recommended stop, you can break up the drive comfortably.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.1 miles from Spokane Valley, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 195	56.8 mi	1h 12m
State Route 127	27.1 mi	36m
US 12	23.1 mi	29m
WA 26	16.6 mi	22m
Spokane Valley Freeway	10 mi	12m
North Pines Road	0.2 mi	<1m
East Montgomery Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m
Patit Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 195 — 56.8 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on WA 27

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Pines Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

155 ft · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto I 90

10.0 mi · 12 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

Take the exit onto US 195

57 mi · 1 hr 12 min · US 195

Toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman

Turn slight right onto WA 26

17 mi · 22 min · WA 26

Toward Washtucna

Turn left onto WA 127

27 mi · 36 min · State Route 127

Continue on US 12

23 mi · 29 min · US 12

Turn left onto Patit Road

85 ft · 3 sec · Patit Road

Arrive at destination

Patit Road

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of just under 3 hours, this drive is perfect for a spontaneous day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and allow ample time for any unscheduled stops. The single recommended stop is strategically placed to offer a good break point. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before you hit the 56.8-mile stretch on US 195, as services can be spaced out in this section. This route's efficiency means you have flexibility, so feel free to adjust your timing as needed.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 30 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.1 miles or 1h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 23m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Spokane Valley, 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 Spokane Valley, WA

This is one driving day of about 134.2 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Spokane Valley, 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 195 for about 56.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Colfax, WA

67 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

Cheney, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Colfax, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

My Dad's Place Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dayton, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 134.2

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15093821112

Visit website

Harvester Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spangle, Washington

1.8 mi

Eddy's Chinese & American

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Colfax, Washington

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

0.4 mi

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

0.7 mi

My Dad's Place Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 134.2

Dayton, Washington

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15093821112

Visit website

Harvester Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.7

Spangle, Washington

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15092453552

Visit website

Eddy's Chinese & American

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.1

Colfax, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15093972180

Visit website

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15099925258

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

Visit website

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 9.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15094433566

Visit website

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

Visit website

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 9.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

Ca Phe Nguyen Coffee & Tea

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 9.6

Spokane, Washington

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 9.6

Spokane, Washington

+15096256200

Visit website

The Great Northern Clocktower

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 9.6

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Spokane Valley, Washington

Hours: 2–9 pm

+15092423831

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 9.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15093811757

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 134.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Montgomery Avenue

Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 90 / Spokane Valley Freeway

Merge onto I 90 / Spokane Valley Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining

10.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 195

Take the exit onto US 195 toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman

83.9 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | WA 127 / State Route 127

Turn left onto WA 127 / State Route 127

Navigation decision point

134.1 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | Patit Road

Turn left onto Patit Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.09 one way

$56.17 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$29.46	$58.91
premium	$5.77	$30.48	$60.95
diesel	$5.61	$29.63	$59.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.3	$14.09	$6.44
Efficient EV	33.6	$11.74	$5.37
EV Truck/SUV	53.7	$18.79	$8.59

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Spokane Valley, WA

Night in Spokane Valley on Saturday

Local time

9:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dayton, WA

Night in Dayton on Saturday

Local time

9:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live 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

17 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

2h 54m 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 100% highway experience on this route, primarily utilizing US 195 and US 12. The drive is characterized by its straightforward nature, without significant changes in road type. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 56.8 miles on US 195, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. This highway-focused profile means consistent speeds and minimal traffic interruptions, making for a predictable and smooth ride for the majority of your journey.

100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 56.8 mi on US 195.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 195 and State Route 127. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Montgomery Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Dayton, WA is easy. At 2h 54m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Montgomery Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 90 / Spokane Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.5 miles (US 195): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Spokane Valley, WA and Dayton, WA, road signs point toward Pullman and Washtucna.

Pullman

10.5 mi in | ~13m | via US 195

Washtucna

67.3 mi in | ~1h 26m | via WA 26

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 134.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 56.8 miles on US 195. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dayton, 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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Trip from Spokane Valley, WA to Dayton, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

My Dad's Place Restaurant and Bar

First Avenue Coffee

My Dad's Place Restaurant and Bar

Harvester Restaurant

Eddy's Chinese & American

First Avenue Coffee

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

Indaba Coffee

Caffe Capri

Meeting House Café

Ca Phe Nguyen Coffee & Tea

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

BTCPower Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Riverfront Park

Mobius Discovery Center

Manito Park

The Great Northern Clocktower

Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park

Get Air Trampoline Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Spokane Valley, WA

Dayton, WA

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 54m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

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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