Spokane to Eastmont is 295.2 miles and takes about 5h 34m via I 90, I 405, and Bothell-Everett Highway, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington, moving from the Pacific Coast region to the same region. It's a predominantly highway route, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. You'll want to plan for a full tank before you begin, as most of the mileage is on major interstates.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
147.6 miles from Spokane, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
269.6 mi
4h 53m
I 405
15.1 mi
18m
Bothell-Everett Highway
6.1 mi
11m
35th Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
2m
132nd Street Southeast
1 mi
1m
North Monroe Street
0.4 mi
1m
111th Place Southeast
0.3 mi
<1m
West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 269.6 mi, about 4h 53m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 165 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,831 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,544
Quietest
2 AM
~110 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Eastmont, 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
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
2.0 mi·2 min·I 90; US 2; US 395
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi·1 hr·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 10Toward I 405: Renton, EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, BellevueUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 405
8.1 mi·10 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
6.9 mi·8 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 26Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill CreekUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft·8 sec
Toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek
17
Turn straight onto WA 527
6.1 mi·11 min·Bothell-Everett Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto WA 96
1.0 mi·1 min·132nd Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto 35th Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi·2 min·35th Avenue Southeast
20
Turn right onto 111th Place Southeast
0.3 mi·53 sec·111th Place Southeast
21
Continue on 38th Drive Southeast
93 ft·4 sec·38th Drive Southeast
22
Arrive at destination
38th Drive Southeast
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 34m drive time, starting in the morning is your best bet to avoid evening traffic. The route has only one recommended stop, but with 269.6 miles on I 90, you might consider an earlier break for fuel or a stretch. The fuel cost estimate is around $58, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Spokane. Pay attention to the transition from I 90 to I 405, as this can be a busy interchange.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 147.6 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 2h 42m 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 65 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.6 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastmont, 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 295.2 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 I 90 for about 269.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 286.3 — 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|~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
6
59.5 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|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|~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|~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
8
286.3 mi into trip|~5h 16m in
Take the exit toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.15 one way
$124.31 round trip
$5.35/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.56
$64.57
$129.14
premium
$5.76
$66.90
$133.79
diesel
$5.60
$65.07
$130.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.6
1
$31.00
$14.17
Efficient EV
73.8
0
$25.83
$11.81
EV Truck/SUV
118.1
1
$41.33
$18.89
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Forecast as of Aug 27, 2026
Origin
Spokane, WA
Night
in Spokane on Friday
Local time
10:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Haze
S 2 to 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 26 at 1:30PM PDT until August 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 26 at 2:11AM PDT until August 26 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Eastmont, WA
Night
in Eastmont on Friday
Local time
10:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 1 to 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 26 at 1:30PM PDT until August 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 26 at 2:11AM PDT until August 26 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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
6 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
5h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 274.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 96% highway, meaning you'll spend almost all of your time on interstates. You can expect a long stretch of 269.6 miles on I 90 before transitioning. The final portion of the trip involves I 405 and Bothell-Everett Highway, where you'll experience more merging and dense exits as you approach your destination.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 405. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 295.2 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,318 ft211 ft
Total Climb
1,817 ft
Total Descent
3,253 ft
Highest Point
2,318 ft
~21.1 mi in
Elevation Range
2,107 ft
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 Eastmont, WA, road signs point toward Everett and Bellevue.
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.
Top landmarks
•Monroe Street Bridge — bridge in Spokane, Washington
•Montvale Hotel — hotel in Spokane, Washington
•Manito Park and Botanical Gardens — park in Spokane, Washington state, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 34m. Total distance: 295.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Yes — we found about 21 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Eastmont, 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. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Eastmont, WA before the return drive.
