Sprague, WA to Almira, WA is 71 miles and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes via Sunset Highway and WA 23, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, traversing Washington state. It's a straightforward, single-day drive that offers a taste of the local landscape without demanding extensive planning. Consider this route if you're looking for a manageable journey with minimal complications.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.5 miles from Sprague, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunset Highway
33.1 mi
41m
WA 23
22.2 mi
31m
Rocklyn Road North
12.5 mi
19m
East Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
East Watson Street
0.7 mi
1m
Main Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Northwest Main Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Sunset Highway
— 33.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sprague, WA and Almira, WA.
1
Start on East 1st Street
78 ft·4 sec·East 1st Street
2
Turn right onto North B Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·North B Street
3
Turn right onto East Poplar Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·East Poplar Street
4
Turn left onto WA 23
22 mi·31 min·WA 23
5
Turn right onto WA 23
0.3 mi·42 sec·South 3rd Street
6
Turn left onto West Linden Street
363 ft·11 sec·West Linden Street
7
Continue on Rocklyn Road North
13 mi·19 min·Rocklyn Road North
8
Turn left onto US 2
15 mi·18 min·Sunset Highway
9
Continue on US 2
0.7 mi·1 min·East Watson Street
10
Continue on US 2
7.8 mi·9 min·Sunset Highway
11
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Avenue
12
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi·23 sec·East Main Street
13
Continue on US 2
0.3 mi·51 sec·Northwest Main Avenue
14
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi·29 sec·West Main Avenue
15
Continue on US 2
11 mi·13 min·Sunset Highway
16
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East Main Street
17
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
25 ft·0 sec·North 3rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
North 3rd Street
Trip Plan
With a drive of just 1 hour and 40 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility for when to depart. Leaving Sprague in the morning allows ample time to reach Almira and still have the afternoon free. There are no designated stops mentioned, so plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is $15, it's always wise to fill up before departing Sprague, especially since the longest stretch without a town is over 33 miles.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.5 miles from Sprague, WA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.1 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Almira, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sprague, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sprague, WA
This is one driving day of about 71 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Sprague, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunset Highway for about 33.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Sprague, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 · early in the drive
Harrington Haus Restaurant
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Harrington, Washington
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch · 36min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
$10 to $20
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+15092534740
Harrington Haus Restaurant
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
$10 to $20
Harrington, Washington
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+15092534740
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.9 — 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|North B Street
Turn right onto North B Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Poplar Street
Turn right onto East Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|WA 23
Turn left onto WA 23
Navigation decision point
4
22.5 mi into trip|~32m in|WA 23 / South 3rd Street
Turn right onto WA 23 / South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
22.9 mi into trip|~33m in|West Linden Street
Turn left onto West Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.86 one way
$29.72 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$15.58
$31.17
premium
$5.77
$16.12
$32.25
diesel
$5.61
$15.68
$31.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.3
0
$7.46
$3.41
Efficient EV
17.8
0
$6.21
$2.84
EV Truck/SUV
28.4
0
$9.94
$4.54
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Sprague, WA
Morning
in Sprague on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Almira, WA
Morning
in Almira on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Harrington, WA
36 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
24 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
1h 40m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The ancient geologic landscape of the upper Columbia River cradles Lake Roosevelt in walls of stone carved by massive ice age floods. Come explore the shorelines and learn the stories of American Indi...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 49
Park Closure: Hawk Creek Area Closed for 2026 Recreation Season
Park Closure: Fort Spokane Museum and Visitor Center to Close for Repairs
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Sunset Highway and WA 23, interspersed with local roads like Rocklyn Road North. The longest uninterrupted segment measures 33.1 miles on Sunset Highway, providing a good period of consistent travel. Expect the road to evolve from more significant roadways to quieter, more rural paths as you progress toward Almira.
31% 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: 33.1 mi on Sunset Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North B Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sprague, WA to Almira, WA is easy. At 1h 40m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North B Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WA 23): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.1 miles on Sunset Highway. 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 (North B Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WA 23): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Almira, WA before heading back.
