Origin
Spokane, WA
Late night in Spokane on Tuesday
Local time
1:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane, WA to Asotin, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
111.6 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Asotin, WA
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Trip Overview
Spokane to Asotin is 111.6 miles and takes about 2h 35m via US 195 and US 95, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington State, connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region. Expect a drive that is heavily focused on highway travel, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so plan for efficiency rather than leisurely sightseeing along the way. The relatively short distance and estimated fuel cost make this an accessible journey for most travelers.
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
55.8 miles from Spokane, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 195 | 94 mi | 2h 6m |
| US 95 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Riverside Drive | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| 16th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 12 | 1 mi | 2m |
| 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 90 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Southway Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 195
— 94 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Asotin, WA.
1
Start on South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
21 sec
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South Gorge Trail
2
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
464 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Main Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Monroe Street
5
Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
6
Keep slight left at fork onto West Freeway Avenue
188 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
8
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
9
Take the exit onto US 195
73 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
US 195
Toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
10
Continue on US 195
21 mi
·
29 min
·
US 195
11
Merge onto US 95
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 95
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 12 West: Lewiston
13
Merge onto US 12
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
14
Continue on 21st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
21st Street
15
Turn right onto 16th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Avenue
16
Continue on Southway Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southway Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto Snake River Avenue
198 ft
·
5 sec
·
Snake River Avenue
18
Continue on Snake River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Snake River Avenue
19
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
20
Turn straight onto Southway Bridge
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southway Bridge
21
Turn slight right
173 ft
·
6 sec
22
Keep slight left at fork
225 ft
·
8 sec
23
Turn left
364 ft
·
6 sec
24
Enter roundabout onto 5th Street
104 ft
·
1 sec
·
5th Street
25
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
5th Street
26
Continue on WA 129
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverside Drive
27
Continue on WA 129
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
State Route 129
28
Continue on WA 129
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
29
Turn right onto WA 129
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Washington Street
30
Turn left
166 ft
·
12 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 35m estimated driving time, this trip is easily completed in a single day, so you can leave Spokane at your leisure. You'll encounter one main highway transition on US 95, so keep an eye on your navigation for that change. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 94 miles on US 195, meaning you can go a long way before needing to refuel or stretch your legs, though it's wise to top off before leaving Spokane as the 111.6-mile distance means you'll be using a good portion of your tank. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, it's an economical choice.
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 55.8 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94 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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h 15m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Asotin, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spokane, 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 Spokane, WA
This is one driving day of about 111.6 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Spokane, 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 94 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.8 miles from Spokane, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 195 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 102 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Main Avenue
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Freeway Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto West Freeway Avenue toward I 90 West: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
5
102 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 12 West: Lewiston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 12 West: Lewiston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.36 one way
$46.71 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $24.49 | $48.99 |
| premium | $5.77 | $25.34 | $50.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
| Efficient EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.62 | $7.14 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Asotin, WA
Late night in Asotin on Tuesday
Local time
1:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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 35m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey utilizing major roadways like US 195 and US 95. You'll experience a significant stretch of 94 miles on US 195, indicating long, uninterrupted segments where you can maintain steady speeds. Riverside Drive marks the final approach, likely offering a change of pace as you near your destination. The character of the drive is one of efficiency and directness, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B without extensive detours or winding local roads. It's a comfortable cruise for much of the trip.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94 mi on US 195.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 195 and US 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 111.6 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Freeway Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Asotin, WA
Full guide →Clarkston is a city of 7,200 people (2020) in the Palouse region of eastern Washington. It sits across the Snake River to the west of Lewiston, Idaho. This article also includes the neighboring city of Asotin, as well as rural Asotin County.
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 2h 35m. Total distance: 111.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 94 miles on US 195. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Asotin, 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Freeway Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Asotin, 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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