Trip from Spokane, WA to Dayton, 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

2h 44m

Distance

125.3 mi

202 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 34m ★

6 AM

2h 44m

8 AM

3h 6m

10 AM

2h 52m

12 PM

2h 50m

3 PM

2h 53m

5 PM

3h 5m

8 PM

2h 38m

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

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Trip Overview

This 125.3-mile journey from Spokane to Dayton, WA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes. You'll be on highways for 99% of the drive, making it a focused, efficient route. With an estimated fuel cost of $26, it's an economical option for exploring the Pacific Coast region. The drive primarily utilizes US 195, State Route 127, and US 12, offering a straightforward path. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick and direct connection between these two Washington towns.

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

62.6 miles from Spokane, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m 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
I 90	0.7 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: US 195 — 56.8 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Gorge Trail

157 ft · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail

Turn right

26 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto West Main Avenue

464 ft · 19 sec · West Main Avenue

Turn right onto North Monroe Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Monroe Street

Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto West Freeway Avenue

188 ft · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue

Toward I 90 West: Seattle

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 90 West: Seattle

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

0.7 mi · 53 sec · I 90; US 2; US 395

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 2-hour and 44-minute duration, this trip is perfect for a single day. You can depart Spokane any time of day, but an early start will give you more flexibility. With only one major stop typically needed for a drive of this length, you'll have plenty of time to reach Dayton without feeling rushed. Watch your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 56.8 miles on US 195, and consider fueling up before leaving Spokane to ensure you have ample gas for the entire 125.3-mile journey. The $26 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting.

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 62.6 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 1h 22m 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 28 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.6 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m

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, 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, WA

This is one driving day of about 125.3 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 56.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Colfax, WA

63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Colfax, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.6 miles from Spokane, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

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

Best meal stop · first break window

Harvester Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spangle, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 23min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15092453552

Visit website

My Dad's Place Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dayton, Washington

0.5 mi

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spokane, WA

0.6 mi

Best coffee break

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

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

Harvester Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Spangle, Washington

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15092453552

Visit website

My Dad's Place Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Dayton, Washington

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15093821112

Visit website

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Spokane, WA

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15092792124

Visit website

Eddy's Chinese & American

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Colfax, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15093972180

Visit website

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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 start, right off the route

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 start, right off the route

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 start, right off the route

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 start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

Visit website

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

Ca Phe Nguyen Coffee & Tea

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, Washington

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, Washington

+18008991482

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

Manito Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Spokane, Washington

+15096256200

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Main Avenue

Turn left onto West Main Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Monroe Street

Turn right onto North Monroe Street

Navigation decision point

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.22 one way

$52.45 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$27.50	$55.00
premium	$5.77	$28.45	$56.91
diesel	$5.61	$27.66	$55.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.6	$13.16	$6.01
Efficient EV	31.3	$10.96	$5.01
EV Truck/SUV	50.1	$17.54	$8.02

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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 18, 2026

Origin

Spokane, WA

Late night in Spokane on Tuesday

Local time

2:19 AM

PDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Dayton, WA

Late night in Dayton on Tuesday

Local time

2:19 AM

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

1 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

2h 44m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 drive for nearly the entire 125.3 miles, with 99% of your journey on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 56.8 miles along US 195. This suggests a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While primarily highway, keep in mind that State Route 127 and US 12 may offer slight variations in scenery and driving experience as you progress toward Dayton. Overall, this route prioritizes efficient travel over extensive off-highway exploration.

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

14 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?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 195 and State Route 127. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 0.1 miles (North Monroe Street): Navigation decision point.

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 Spokane, WA to Dayton, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Washtucna along the way.

Washtucna

58.4 mi in | ~1h 16m | via WA 26

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.

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 44m. Total distance: 125.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). 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, 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

Stops Along Your Drive

Harvester Restaurant

First Avenue Coffee

Harvester Restaurant

My Dad's Place Restaurant and Bar

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

Eddy's Chinese & American

First Avenue Coffee

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

Indaba Coffee

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

Caffe Capri

Meeting House Café

Ca Phe Nguyen Coffee & Tea

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

Manito Park

Get Air Trampoline Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Spokane, WA

Dayton, WA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 44m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Spokane, WA

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?

How this page is built

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