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Trip from Spokane, WA to Blaine, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 11m
Distance
383.6 mi
617 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
15 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 1m
★
6 AM
7h 12m
8 AM
7h 34m
10 AM
7h 20m
12 PM
7h 17m
3 PM
7h 21m
5 PM
7h 33m
8 PM
7h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spokane, WA to Blaine, WA covers 383.6 miles and takes about 7h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, I 5, I 405 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 269.6 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $80.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
191.8 miles from Spokane, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 269.6 mi | 4h 53m |
| I 5 | 92.2 mi | 1h 47m |
| I 405 | 18.4 mi | 23m |
| WA 543 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| H Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Freeway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 269.6 mi, about 4h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Blaine, 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
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West Main Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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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
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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
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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I 90; US 2; US 395
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi
·
1 hr
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I 90; US 395
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
211 mi
·
3 hr 50 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 405
8.1 mi
·
10 min
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I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.4 mi
·
10 min
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I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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I 405
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 5
92 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
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I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto WA 543
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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WA 543
Toward WA 543 North: H Street – Truck Customs
19
Turn left onto H Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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H Street
20
Arrive at destination
H Street
Trip Plan
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 191.8 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 269.6 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 84 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.8 miles or 3h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blaine, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spokane, WA
This is one driving day of about 383.6 miles and 7h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Spokane, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 269.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 191.8 miles from Spokane, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 269.6 miles.
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.
Schrag Westbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Silver Lake Rest Area (closed)
0.1 mi from route
Bow Hill Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Bow Hill Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Custer Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Sprague Lake Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Sprague Lake Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Schrag Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Winchester Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Ryegrass Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Indian John Hill Rest Area, I-90 Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Indian John Hill Rest Area, I-90 Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Travelers Rest Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Winchester Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Colville Fuels Half Sun Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Smokey Point Southbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Smokey Point Northbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Ryegrass Eastbound Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 289.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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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
6
59.5 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
270.5 mi into trip
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~4h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett
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 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
8
270.8 mi into trip
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~4h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
7
289.6 mi into trip
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~5h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
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.
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Co...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.28 one way
$160.57 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $84.20 | $168.39 |
| premium | $5.77 | $87.11 | $174.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $84.69 | $169.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Kroger-Fred Meyer 657 (Spokane, WA)
Spokane, WA
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Kalispel Tribe - Parking Garage
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA
OpConnect
3 DCFC
Kalispel Tribe - River Tower
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA
OpConnect
3 DCFC
North East Community Center
Spokane, WA
EV Connect
2 DCFC
Avista - Gonzaga Fleet DCFC
Spokane, WA
FLO
2 DCFC
Avista - 5 Mile STA DCFC
Spokane, WA
FLO
2 DCFC
Kendall Yards
Spokane, WA
EV Connect
2 DCFC
Avista - Gonzaga School of Law DCFC
Spokane, WA
FLO
2 DCFC
EV Connect: 5
FLO: 5
OpConnect: 3
Electrify America: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.1 | 1 | $40.28 | $18.41 |
| Efficient EV | 95.9 | 1 | $33.57 | $15.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.4 | 1 | $53.70 | $24.55 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Origin
Spokane, WA
Morning in Spokane on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Blaine, WA
Morning in Blaine on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
59°F
Monroe, WA
192 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
9 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
7h 11m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 277.8
View on nps.gov
San Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it w...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 357.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
383.6 mi in 7h 11m, mostly highway — 269.6 mi of that is on I 90.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 269.6 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near West Freeway Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 383.6 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 0.6 miles (West Freeway Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 59.5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 270.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spokane, WA and Blaine, WA, road signs point toward Everett, Bellevue and Vancouver British Columbia.
Everett
270.5 mi in
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~4h 56m
Bellevue
270.8 mi in
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~4h 56m
Vancouver British Columbia
289.6 mi in
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~5h 20m
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 Blaine, WA
Full guide →Blaine is a city in the Northwest Washington region of Washington (state). "The Peace Arch City" is the major land border crossing between Western Washington and the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada. It is on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, on Semiahmoo Bay and immediately north of Birch Bay.
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 7h 11m. Total distance: 383.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 269.6 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 Blaine, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (West Freeway Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 59.5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 270.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Blaine, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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