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Trip from Spokane, WA to Silverdale, WA

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

Drive Time

6h 17m

Distance

329.4 mi

530 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 5m ★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 10m

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

Downtown Silverdale, WA, WA

Silverdale, WA

JOHN CALLERY

Trip Overview

This 329.4-mile drive from Spokane, WA to Silverdale, WA will take approximately 6 hours and 17 minutes, making it a feasible day trip for most travelers. The route primarily utilizes I-90 and WA 16, with a small portion on State Route 18, keeping you on highways for 99% of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $69, this Pacific Coast to Pacific Coast trip is quite efficient. You'll spend the majority of your time on I-90, so expect a straightforward, highway-focused experience. One stop is recommended along the way, but the longest stretch without a major turn is a substantial 254 miles on I-90.

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

164.7 miles from Spokane, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 254 mi 4h 35m
WA 16 28.3 mi 36m
State Route 18 26.7 mi 34m
I 5 8.5 mi 10m
State Highway 3 Northwest 6.6 mi 8m
Silverdale Way Northwest 0.5 mi 1m
North Monroe Street 0.4 mi 1m
Snoqualmie Parkway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 254 mi, about 4h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Silverdale, 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

195 mi · 3 hr 31 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 25 Toward WA 18 West: Auburn Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

448 ft · 13 sec
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Merge onto WA 18

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
14

Continue on WA 18

27 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma Use the straight lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma
18

Merge onto I 5

7.2 mi · 9 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 5
20

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Merge onto WA 16

28 mi · 36 min · WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on WA 3

6.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 43 Toward Newberry Hill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Turn right onto Northwest Newberry Hill Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Northwest Newberry Hill Road
Use the right lane.
26

Enter roundabout onto Silverdale Way Northwest

139 ft · 2 sec · Silverdale Way Northwest
27

Continue on Silverdale Way Northwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · Silverdale Way Northwest
28

Turn right onto Northwest Byron Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Northwest Byron Street
29

Arrive at destination

Northwest Byron Street

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour 17-minute duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Aim to depart from Spokane in the morning to allow ample time for the drive and any brief stops you might need. The longest stretch of 254 miles on I-90 means you can cover a lot of ground efficiently before needing to focus on the WA 16 and State Route 18 segments. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on that long stretch of I-90, and plan for your single recommended stop to coincide with a break for stretching or a quick bite to eat.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.7 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 254 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 72 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 164.7 miles or 3h 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silverdale, 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 329.4 miles and 6h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 254 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

165 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

Warden, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cashmere, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.7 miles from Spokane, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 254 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 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 254.9 and 292.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
254.9 mi into trip | ~4h 38m in

Take the exit toward WA 18 West: Auburn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25 Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
9
255.1 mi into trip | ~4h 38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left / right lanes. Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn,...
7
282.3 mi into trip | ~5h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

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. Toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
8
282.9 mi into trip | ~5h 14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway Sou...
8
292.2 mi into trip | ~5h 27m in

Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

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 132B Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.94 one way

$137.88 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $72.30 $144.60
premium $5.77 $74.80 $149.60
diesel $5.61 $72.73 $145.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$69

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98.8 1 $34.59 $15.81
Efficient EV 82.4 0 $28.82 $13.18
EV Truck/SUV 131.8 1 $46.12 $21.08

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

39 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Spokane, WA

Evening in Spokane on Saturday

Local time

6:08 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Silverdale, WA

Evening in Silverdale on Saturday

Local time

6:08 PM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

Monroe, WA

165 mi in

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

3 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

6h 17m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 99% of the mileage on major roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on I-90, covering 254 miles uninterrupted, which indicates a consistent, high-speed journey. As you transition to WA 16 and then State Route 18, the character remains predominantly highway, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration. Expect a smooth, predictable driving experience with minimal complexities, allowing for steady progress toward your destination.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 254 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 254.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 329.4 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 254.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 255.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Silverdale, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma and Bremerton.

Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn

255.1 mi in | ~4h 38m

Tacoma

255.1 mi in | ~4h 38m

Bremerton

292.2 mi in | ~5h 27m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 17m. Total distance: 329.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 254 miles on I 90. 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 Silverdale, 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: at 254.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 255.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Silverdale, WA before the return drive.

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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