Origin
Spokane, WA
Night in Spokane on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane, WA to Garrett, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
176.4 mi
284 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garrett, WA
Benjamin Dominguez
Trip Overview
This 176.4-mile drive from Spokane to Garrett, Washington, will take you approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you can easily complete it without an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway and I-90, with a portion on the Lewis and Clark Trail, offering a mixed driving experience. Expect to spend around $37 on fuel for this journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be exploring within the same general area. This trip offers a straightforward way to travel between these two Washington locations.
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
88.2 miles from Spokane, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway | 74 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 90 | 58.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 39.1 mi | 45m |
| Wallula Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Old Highway 12 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Campbell Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Spalding Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
— 74 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Garrett, 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
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 right at fork onto US 395
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 12 East: Walla Walla, Leviston
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 182; US 12
39 mi
·
45 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
14
Turn right onto Spalding Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Spalding Road
15
Turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Highway 12
16
Turn right onto Wallula Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wallula Avenue
17
Turn right onto Campbell Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbell Road
18
Arrive at destination
Campbell Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 19-minute duration, departing in the morning allows ample time for a relaxed drive. You'll have one primary stop on this route, but feel free to add more as needed, especially since it's a single-day trip. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $37, and plan your refueling accordingly. A specific tip for this route: since a significant portion is on the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, maximize that 74-mile stretch for steady progress before any potential transitions.
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 88.2 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74 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 39 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.2 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garrett, 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 176.4 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway for about 74 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.2 miles from Spokane, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 133.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~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
6
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway toward Ritzville, Pasco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
6
133.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.92 one way
$73.84 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $38.72 | $77.44 |
| premium | $5.77 | $40.06 | $80.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.95 | $77.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.52 | $8.47 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.43 | $7.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.70 | $11.29 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Garrett, WA
Night in Garrett on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°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
21 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
3h 19m 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?
You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, with 34% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 74 miles on the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While not entirely a highway grind, the presence of I-90 suggests periods of faster travel. The inclusion of the Lewis and Clark Trail hints at potential shifts in scenery or road type as you progress. This drive is designed for efficient travel with some variation.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74 mi on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 176.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.6 miles (West Freeway Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Garrett, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco and Leviston.
Ritzville
59.5 mi in
|
~1h 6m
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via US 395
Pasco
59.5 mi in
|
~1h 6m
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via US 395
Leviston
133.6 mi in
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~2h 26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 176.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74 miles on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway. 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 Garrett, 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Garrett, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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