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Trip from Warden, WA to Spokane Valley, WA

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

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

108.8 mi

175 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

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Downtown Warden, WA, WA

Warden, WA

Alok Sharma

Trip Overview

This 108.7-mile drive from Warden, WA, to Spokane Valley, WA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like South Main Street and West 1st Street, with a minimal highway share. Budget around $23 for fuel for this journey. The route offers a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience, making it a practical choice for getting between these two Washington communities within the Pacific Coast region. Given its short duration, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you spend your time en route.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

54.4 miles from Warden, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 99.7 mi 1h 49m
Road U Southeast 7.9 mi 13m
West 1st Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
County Road <0.1 mi <1m
East 3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Pines Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 99.7 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warden, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.

1

Start on East 3rd Street

217 ft · 11 sec · East 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn left onto WA 170

0.3 mi · 28 sec · West 1st Street
4

Turn right onto County Road

283 ft · 5 sec · County Road
5

Continue on Road U Southeast

7.9 mi · 13 min · Road U Southeast
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
7

Merge onto I 90

88 mi · 1 hr 34 min · I 90
8

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

11 mi · 14 min · I 90; US 2; US 395
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward WA 27
10

Turn left onto WA 27

148 ft · 11 sec · North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Arrive at destination

WA 27

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 1 hour and 42-minute drive, you have the advantage of flexibility. Leaving Warden in the morning allows you to arrive in Spokane Valley with ample time for your day's activities. Since there are no designated stops provided and the fuel cost is estimated at $23, plan to refuel before you depart or at a convenient point in Spokane Valley. Keep an eye on your GPS, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent navigation adjustments. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the initial local streets in Warden, such as South Main Street, before hitting the road to ensure a smooth start.

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 54.4 miles from Warden, WA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.7 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 24 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.4 miles or 1h 4m 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 42m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Warden, 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 Warden, WA

This is one driving day of about 108.8 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Warden, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 99.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sprague, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sprague, WA

54 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

Odessa, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sprague, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.4 miles from Warden, 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 99.7 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Birdies on Main

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Warden, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15093497235

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 101

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

1.3 mi

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

1.6 mi

Birdies on Main

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Warden, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15093497235

Visit website

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

Visit website

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15094433566

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15099925258

Visit website

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

Visit website

Ca Phe Nguyen Coffee & Tea

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

BTCPower Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 101

Spokane, Washington

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 101

Spokane, Washington

+18668167584

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 93.3

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+31880109500

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 101

Spokane, Washington

+18668167584

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Manito Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101

Spokane, Washington

+15096256200

Visit website

Riverfront Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+15096256600

Visit website

Mobius Discovery Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 101

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15093217121

Visit website

The Great Northern Clocktower

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 108.8

Spokane Valley, Washington

Hours: 2–9 pm

+15092423831

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 101

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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 108.4 — 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 | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | WA 170 / West 1st Street

Turn left onto WA 170 / West 1st Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | County Road

Turn right onto County Road

Navigation decision point

4
8.4 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

4
108.4 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward WA 27

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward WA 27

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.77 one way

$45.54 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $23.88 $47.76
premium $5.77 $24.71 $49.41
diesel $5.61 $24.02 $48.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.6 0 $11.42 $5.22
Efficient EV 27.2 0 $9.52 $4.35
EV Truck/SUV 43.5 0 $15.23 $6.96

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Warden, WA

Afternoon in Warden on Sunday

Local time

2:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spokane Valley, WA

Afternoon in Spokane Valley on Sunday

Local time

2:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°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

22 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

2h 5m 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 the majority of this 108.7-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on roads like South Main Street and West 1st Street for the entire journey. This means a more engaged driving experience, with frequent turns and changes in speed as you pass through various local areas. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a significant factor here due to the nature of the route. You won't encounter long, monotonous highway segments, but rather a continuous series of local road navigations that connect Warden to Spokane Valley.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.7 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Road U Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WA 170 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (County Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 108.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 99.7 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WA 170 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (County Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane Valley, 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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