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Trip from Warden, WA to Spokane, WA

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

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

100.2 mi

161 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

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 100.2-mile drive from Warden, Washington, to Spokane, Washington, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in under two hours. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, it's an economical option for a day trip, allowing you to arrive in Spokane without needing an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes I 90, making for a largely uninterrupted travel experience. Given its short duration and the direct nature of the drive, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This trip keeps you within the Pacific Coast region of Washington.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

50.1 miles from Warden, WA

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 90.2 mi 1h 37m
Road U Southeast 7.9 mi 13m
South Lincoln Street 0.4 mi 1m
West 1st Street 0.3 mi <1m
West 4th Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
West Freeway Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
West Main Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
South Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 90.2 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 90; US 2; US 395
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
10

Continue on West 5th Avenue

382 ft · 12 sec · West 5th Avenue
11

Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Freeway Avenue
12

Continue on West 4th Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue
13

Continue on West 4th Avenue

167 ft · 4 sec · West 4th Avenue
14

Continue on South Lincoln Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Turn left onto West Main Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West Main Avenue
16

Turn right

26 ft · 8 sec
17

Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

157 ft · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail
18

Arrive at destination

South Gorge Trail

Trip Plan

This is a short, manageable drive, making it ideal for a spontaneous day trip. Leaving Warden in the morning will have you arriving in Spokane with ample time to explore. Since the drive is just under two hours and consists mainly of I 90, plan for minimal stops unless you need to refuel or stretch your legs. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 90 miles, so be sure to top off your tank before leaving Warden. Keep an eye on the time, as it's easy to underestimate how quickly you'll cover the 100.2 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 50.1 miles from Warden, WA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.2 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 22 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.1 miles or 1h 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Warden, WA

This is one driving day of about 100.2 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 90.2 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

50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sprague, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.1 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 90.2 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

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 100.2

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

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

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

Visit website

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15094433566

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15099925258

Visit website

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

Visit website

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

Ca Phe Nguyen Coffee & Tea

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 93.1

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

+18008991482

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

BTCPower Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18664676920

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Riverfront Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+15096256600

Visit website

Mobius Discovery Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15093217121

Visit website

The Great Northern Clocktower

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 100.2

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

Manito Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 100.2

Spokane, Washington

+15096256200

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 100.2

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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 100.2 — 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

5
98.9 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street

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

Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Str...
5
100.2 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.97 one way

$41.94 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $21.99 $43.99
premium $5.77 $22.75 $45.51
diesel $5.61 $22.12 $44.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 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 30.1 0 $10.52 $4.81
Efficient EV 25.1 0 $8.77 $4.01
EV Truck/SUV 40.1 0 $14.03 $6.41

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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 15, 2026

Origin

Warden, WA

Night in Warden on Saturday

Local time

9:21 PM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spokane, WA

Night in Spokane on Saturday

Local time

9:21 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

1 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 57m 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 predominantly highway experience on this route, with 90% of the drive occurring on major roadways like I 90. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 90.2 miles on I 90, offering a consistent pace for the majority of your journey. While the profile is highway-focused, there are brief transitions onto local roads like Road U Southeast and South Lincoln Street as you enter and exit your start and end points. This means you'll experience a blend of high-speed interstate travel with moments of navigating more local thoroughfares.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.2 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 1h 57m drive. You will face about 10 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 1h 57m. Total distance: 100.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 90.2 miles on I 90. 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 (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, 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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