Trip from Spokane, WA to Sisco Heights, WA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 55m

Distance

310.7 mi

500 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 42m ★

6 AM

5h 55m

8 AM

6h 22m

10 AM

6h 5m

12 PM

6h 2m

3 PM

6h 6m

5 PM

6h 20m

8 PM

5h 48m

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

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Sisco Heights, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

Embark on a substantial 310.7-mile journey from Spokane, WA, to Sisco Heights, WA, with an estimated driving time of 5 hours and 55 minutes. This route is primarily highway-focused, with 99% of the drive utilizing major arteries like I-90, State Route 9, and I-405. Given its length and duration, this trip is best tackled as a single-day adventure, though you'll want to budget around $65 for fuel. Plan for one main stop along the way to break up the extensive mileage. The drive will take you across the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward transition within the state of Washington.

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

155.3 miles from Spokane, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	269.6 mi	4h 53m
State Route 9	23.6 mi	36m
I 405	11.2 mi	13m
WA 522	2.4 mi	2m
132nd Street Northeast	0.7 mi	1m
North Monroe Street	0.4 mi	1m
West Freeway Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
West Main Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 269.6 mi, about 4h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Sisco Heights, WA.

Start on South Gorge Trail

157 ft · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail

Turn right

26 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto West Main Avenue

464 ft · 19 sec · West Main Avenue

Turn right onto North Monroe Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Monroe Street

Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto West Freeway Avenue

188 ft · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue

Toward I 90 West: Seattle

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 90 West: Seattle

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 90; US 2; US 395

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395

57 mi · 1 hr · I 90; US 395

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

211 mi · 3 hr 50 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 10 Toward I 405: Renton, Everett Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 405

8.1 mi · 10 min · I 405

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 405

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 23 Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Toward WA 522 East: Woodinville

Merge onto WA 522

2.4 mi · 2 min · WA 522

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto WA 9

5.7 mi · 9 min · State Route 9

Use the left lane.

Continue on WA 9

5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 9

Enter roundabout onto WA 9

83 ft · 1 sec · State Route 9

Continue on WA 9

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto WA 9

99 ft · 1 sec · State Route 9

Continue on WA 9

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto WA 9

115 ft · 1 sec · State Route 9

Continue on WA 9

0.1 mi · 12 sec · State Route 9

Enter roundabout onto WA 9

103 ft · 1 sec · State Route 9

Continue on WA 9

4.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 9

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto WA 9

103 ft · 1 sec · State Route 9

Continue on WA 9

1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

Enter roundabout onto WA 9

93 ft · 1 sec · State Route 9

Continue on WA 9

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

Turn right onto 132nd Street Northeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · 132nd Street Northeast

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

132nd Street Northeast

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 310.7-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Spokane to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you approach the Seattle metropolitan area on I-405. With a projected duration of nearly 6 hours, a single stop around the halfway point will be beneficial for stretching your legs and refueling. The fuel cost is estimated at $65, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Spokane. Given the substantial 269.6-mile stretch on I-90, be prepared for a prolonged period of highway driving.

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 155.3 miles from Spokane, WA, or about 2h 50m 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 68 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 155.3 miles or 2h 50m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sisco Heights, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Spokane, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 310.7 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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.

city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

155 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cashmere, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 155.3 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 269.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spokane, WA

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15092792124

Visit website

Korea House Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bothell, Washington

3 mi

Best coffee break

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

0.4 mi

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

0.4 mi

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Spokane, WA

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15092792124

Visit website

Korea House Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Bothell, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14254868866

Visit website

Russell's Restaurant & Loft

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10

Bothell, Washington

Hours: 5–9 pm

+14258928492

Visit website

Palace Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15099252327

Visit website

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

Visit website

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15094433566

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15099925258

Visit website

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

Visit website

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

Ca Phe Nguyen Coffee & Tea

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, Washington

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

Manito Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Spokane, Washington

+15096256200

Visit website

Brewers Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Snohomish, Washington

Hours: 4:30 am–6 pm

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15093811757

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 286.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

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

282.4 mi into trip | ~5h 11m in

Take the exit toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

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 23 Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

286.1 mi into trip | ~5h 16m in

Take the exit toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.03 one way

$130.05 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$68.19	$136.39
premium	$5.77	$70.56	$141.11
diesel	$5.61	$68.60	$137.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 108.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.2	1	$32.62	$14.91
Efficient EV	77.7	0	$27.19	$12.43
EV Truck/SUV	124.3	1	$43.50	$19.88

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Spokane, WA

Late night in Spokane on Tuesday

Local time

1:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Sisco Heights, WA

Late night in Sisco Heights on Tuesday

Local time

1:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Monroe, WA

155 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

5h 55m 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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 278.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is overwhelmingly a highway-focused experience, meaning you'll spend the vast majority of your time on high-speed interstates and state routes. With 99% of the route on highways, expect consistent speeds for long stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment is an impressive 269.6 miles on I-90, providing ample opportunity to settle in. While primarily freeway driving, the transition onto State Route 9 and I-405 will introduce you to different highway dynamics as you approach your destination.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

34 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?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 9. 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 Effort 9/10

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 27 significant decision points across 310.7 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 270.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 270.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Sisco Heights, WA, road signs point toward Everett, Bellevue, Woodinville and Arlington.

Everett

270.5 mi in | ~4h 56m

Bellevue

270.8 mi in | ~4h 56m

Woodinville

282.4 mi in | ~5h 11m

Arlington

286.1 mi in | ~5h 16m

About the Cities

Starting in Spokane, WA

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 310.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). 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.

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 Sisco Heights, 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.

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 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sisco Heights, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Spokane, WA to Sisco Heights, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

First Avenue Coffee

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

Korea House Restaurant

Russell's Restaurant & Loft

Palace Cafe

First Avenue Coffee

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

Indaba Coffee

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

Caffe Capri

Meeting House Café

Ca Phe Nguyen Coffee & Tea

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

BTCPower Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Riverfront Park

Mobius Discovery Center

The Great Northern Clocktower

Manito Park

Brewers Coffee Co

Get Air Trampoline Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Spokane, WA

Sisco Heights, WA

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 55m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Spokane, WA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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