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Trip from Spokane, WA to Deer Park, WA

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

Drive Time

38m

Distance

23 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

Downtown Deer Park, WA, WA

Deer Park, WA

Muzin Kahraman

Trip Overview

This short 23-mile journey from Spokane to Deer Park, Washington, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 38 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including West Main Avenue, North Washington Street, and West Mission Avenue, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $5, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick outing or as part of a larger exploration of the Pacific Coast region within Washington.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Division Street 18.8 mi 28m
US 395 0.9 mi 1m
North Ruby Street 0.9 mi 2m
North Washington Street 0.9 mi 2m
West Main Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
West Crawford Street 0.5 mi <1m
West Mission Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
South Gorge Trail <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Division Street — 18.8 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Gorge Trail

157 ft · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail
2

Turn right

26 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn left onto West Main Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Main Avenue
4

Turn left onto North Washington Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Washington Street
5

Turn right onto West Mission Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Mission Avenue
6

Turn left onto US 2; US 395

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Ruby Street
7

Continue on US 2; US 395

3.8 mi · 8 min · North Division Street
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 395

15 mi · 19 min · North Division Street
Use the straight lane.
9

Enter roundabout onto US 395

128 ft · 1 sec · US 395
10

Continue on US 395

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 395
11

Enter roundabout

20 ft · 0 sec
12

Continue

260 ft · 5 sec
13

Continue on West Crawford Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · West Crawford Street
14

Turn left onto North Main Avenue

27 ft · 0 sec · North Main Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

North Main Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.4 — 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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Main Avenue

Turn left onto West Main Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
6.4 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 395 / North Division Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 / North Division Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
21.5 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 395

Enter roundabout onto US 395

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
22.4 mi into trip | ~37m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.81 one way

$9.63 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $5.05 $10.10
premium $5.77 $5.22 $10.45
diesel $5.61 $5.08 $10.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.01 $0.92
EV Truck/SUV 9.2 0 $3.22 $1.47

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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, WA

Night in Spokane on Saturday

Local time

9:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deer Park, WA

Night in Deer Park on Saturday

Local time

9:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

38m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this route, with a 0% highway share. Since there's no mention of a longest uninterrupted stretch, anticipate frequent intersections and changes in direction. This isn't a route for extended cruising; rather, it feels like navigating through towns and communities. The road's personality is defined by its local character, requiring your attention at every turn as you transition through different parts of the area.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on North Division Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 6.4 miles (US 395 / North Division Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on North Division Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (US 395 / North Division Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deer Park, 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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