Origin
Spokane, WA
Night in Spokane on Saturday
Local time
11:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane, WA to Mead, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mead, WA
Dmytro Glazunov
Trip Overview
This short 10.2-mile drive from Spokane to Mead in Washington is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 23 minutes. You'll navigate primarily along North Division Street, East Hawthorne Road, and North Newport Highway, with no significant highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $2, making it a very budget-friendly option. This route offers a straightforward local drive, perfect for a quick transit or a short excursion within the Pacific Coast region. Given its minimal distance and duration, it’s an ideal candidate for a spontaneous trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Division Street | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| East Hawthorne Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Newport Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Ruby Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Washington Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Market Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Parksmith Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Division Street
— 3.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Mead, 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 right at fork onto US 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Newport Highway
9
Turn right onto East Hawthorne Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Hawthorne Road
10
Turn straight onto North Parksmith Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Parksmith Drive
11
Turn left onto North Market Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Market Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.4 — 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
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Washington Street
Turn left onto North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Mission Avenue
Turn right onto West Mission Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 2 / North Newport Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 / North Newport Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.27 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Mead, WA
Night in Mead on Saturday
Local time
11:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°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
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
23m 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 this 10.2-mile trip, with 0% highway share. The journey's longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.8 miles along North Division Street. As you transition from Spokane to Mead, you'll be on a mix of urban and suburban roads, characterized by frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. This isn't a route for high-speed cruising; rather, it requires your attention to navigate the various turns and local traffic conditions. The road's personality is that of a familiar local route, connecting communities rather than traversing open country.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 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 8 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 10.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.5 miles (North Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 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 0.5 miles (North Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mead, 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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