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Originally Posted by Knalus
If you do, driving through Spokane is in my opinion easier than through Vancouver. First day is only 8 hours on the road, second is 5 hours, so you get an extra evening/afternoon in Seattle, and the morning out isn't so rough. Spokane is a nice place, too. About the size of Regina, but way nicer.
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I second that. I just went for a Vancouver/Seattle trip 2 weeks ago. Going through the Eastport/Kingsgate border crossing at Idaho (and then through Cranbrook and Fernie) is a much better option than the Peace Arch. There is virtually no line-ups and also you can take advantage of the cheap gas in the States driving back. The geography and the scenary on the I-90 is totally different (and unique) than the Hwy 1. Make sure you stop by the Thorp Fruit Stand and Antique Shop on your way to Spokane.
The driving distance is only about 50km more compared to the Vancouver/Hwy 1 route. It is a 14-hour drive + stops. So it is doable in 1 day. But driving 2 days on a 4-day trip is kinda pointless to me. Maybe a 5-day trip is better?