Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Spokane to Portland. If you're planning a road trip to Portland, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Spokane
drive for about 37 minutes
11:37 am Sprague (Washington)
stay overnight and leave the next day around 8:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 37 minutes
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8:00 am leave from Sprague (Washington)
drive for about 34.5 hours
6:33 pm (next day) Ritzville
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 34.5 hours
10:00 am leave from Ritzville
drive for about 1.5 hours
11:25 am Richland (Washington)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:25 pm
drive for about 50 minutes
1:15 pm Irrigon (Oregon)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:15 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
3:48 pm Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:48 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
6:07 pm Multnomah Falls
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 7:07 pm
drive for about 43 minutes
7:49 pm arrive in Portland
eat at Voodoo Doughnuts
stay at Ace Hotel Portland
day 3 driving ≈ 6 hours
Sprague (Washington)
Ritzville
Richland (Washington) (2 answers)
Irrigon (Oregon)
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (28 mentions)
Multnomah Falls (30 mentions)
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Portland.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Ace Hotel Portland, which was mentioned 8 times on Trippy.
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Voodoo Doughnuts, which was mentioned 27 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Portland. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Portland? (40 answers)
Matt from Atlanta asked:
Mid July: 1 week with wife and kid - what should we prioritize? (12 answers)
Beverly from San Luis Obispo asked:
Best coffee shops in Portland (10 answers)
Beth from Maryland asked:
Visiting in July for 5 days with my boyfriend, where and what must we do? (9 answers)
Marilyn from Vancouver asked:
Artsy area with fun little shops (8 answers)
Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Portland.
Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Portland to Spokane drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Spokane? Try searching for places within 5.5 hours of Spokane.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Spokane to Portland. Or get a full Spokane to Portland flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Spokane well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Spokane!
