Trip from Zillah, 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

3h 8m

Distance

198.2 mi

319 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 57m ★

6 AM

3h 8m

8 AM

3h 31m

10 AM

3h 16m

12 PM

3h 14m

3 PM

3h 17m

5 PM

3h 30m

8 PM

3h 1m

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

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Zillah, WA

Jack Davis

Trip Overview

This 198.2-mile drive from Zillah, WA, to Spokane, WA, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 3 hours and 8 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using Yakima Valley Highway and US 12 east, transitioning to US 395 north for the final leg. With a fuel cost estimated around $42, this route offers a straightforward journey across the Pacific Coast region of Washington. Consider this a practical option for a single-day excursion, with just one recommended stop along the way to break up the drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

99.1 miles from Zillah, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Yakima Valley Highway	—	—
US 12 east	—	—
US 395 north	—	—
US 395	—	—
US 395 North	—	—
Maple Street	—	—
West 5th Avenue	—	—
West Freeway Avenue	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Yakima Valley Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 1st Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue

Turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Yakima Valley Highway

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge slight left

47 mi · 50 min

Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

15 mi · 16 min · I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley

Keep slight left to continue on US 395

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 395

Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

131 mi · 2 hr 20 min · US 395 North: Spokane

Merge slight right

1.8 mi · 2 min

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

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

Continue on West 5th Avenue

384 ft · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue

Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue

Continue on West 4th Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue

Continue on West 4th Avenue

167 ft · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue

Continue on South Lincoln Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

Turn left onto West Main Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · West Main Avenue

Turn right

26 ft · 9 sec

Turn left onto South Gorge Trail

157 ft · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 8 minutes, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to allow ample time for your single planned stop and to arrive in Spokane with daylight to spare. The fuel cost is estimated at $42, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Zillah to avoid unnecessary detours. Pay close attention to navigation, as the 'turn-heavy' profile means you'll be making several directional changes throughout the 198.2 miles.

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 99.1 miles from Zillah, WA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.

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 44 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.1 miles or 1h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 34m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Zillah, 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 Zillah, WA

This is one driving day of about 198.2 miles and 3h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Zillah, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Basin City, WA

99 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.

Popular next leg

Basin City, WA to Spokane, WA

120.5 mi · 2h 20m

Pacing Suggestions

Prosser, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Basin City, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.1 miles from Zillah, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spokane, WA

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 198.2

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15092792124

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Goldan Yan Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Prosser, Washington

1.1 mi

Applebee's Grill + Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Richland, Washington

1.8 mi

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 198.2

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

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 198.2

Spokane, WA

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15092792124

Visit website

Goldan Yan Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.3

Prosser, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+15097863902

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 56.6

Richland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+15099421513

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Frost Me Sweet Bistro & Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 56.6

Richland, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094204704

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El Valle Family Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.2

Sunnyside, Washington

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15098377222

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Conquistador LLC Mexican Restaurant & Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 14.2

Sunnyside, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15098392880

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Casa Mia Richland Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 56.6

Richland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15099460500

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Monterosso's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 56.6

Richland, Washington

Hours: 4–8 pm

+15099464525

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First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 198.2

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 198.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

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Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 198.2

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 198.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15099925258

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Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 198.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

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Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 198.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

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Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 198.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

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Shade Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 56.6

Richland, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15094101769

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 198.2

Spokane, Washington

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 198.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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Tesla Destination Charger

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 198.2

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 198.2

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 198.2

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

Regular Gas

$41.48 one way

$82.96 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$43.50	$87.01
premium	$5.77	$45.01	$90.02
diesel	$5.61	$43.76	$87.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.5	$20.81	$9.51
Efficient EV	49.6	$17.34	$7.93
EV Truck/SUV	79.3	$27.75	$12.68

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% 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

Zillah, WA

Late night in Zillah on Sunday

Local time

3:11 AM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spokane, WA

Late night in Spokane on Sunday

Local time

3:11 AM

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

3h 8m 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' profile for this journey, meaning you'll encounter frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. With a 0% highway share, this route keeps you on more local roads for its entirety. While the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, the 'turn-heavy' nature suggests a dynamic driving experience that requires attention. You'll likely experience a variety of road conditions as you transition from local routes to the main highways.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Main road: Yakima Valley Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Zillah, WA to Spokane, WA is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Zillah, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 3h 8m. Total distance: 198.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Zillah, WA to Spokane, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Spokane, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Zillah, WA to Spokane, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

First Avenue Coffee

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

Goldan Yan Restaurant

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Frost Me Sweet Bistro & Bakery

El Valle Family Mexican Restaurant

Conquistador LLC Mexican Restaurant & Catering

Casa Mia Richland Italian Restaurant

Monterosso's Italian Restaurant

First Avenue Coffee

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

Indaba Coffee

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

Caffe Capri

Meeting House Café

Shade Cafe

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

BTCPower Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Riverfront Park

Mobius Discovery Center

The Great Northern Clocktower

Manito Park

REACH Museum

PerplEXIT Puzzle Rooms

Leslie Groves Park

Fast Track Tri Cities

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Zillah, WA

Spokane, WA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 8m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Spokane, WA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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

How this page is built

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