Origin
Amboy, WA
Late night in Amboy on Wednesday
Local time
4:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amboy, WA to Spokane Valley, WA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 12m
Distance
385.6 mi
620 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$81
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 0m
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6 AM
6h 12m
8 AM
6h 38m
10 AM
6h 21m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Amboy, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 385.6 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 399th Street, Northeast 216th Avenue, Northeast Fargher Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $80.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.8 miles from Amboy, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 12m drive with frequent turns across 385.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 399th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amboy, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 399th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 216th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Fargher Lake Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Kelly Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Gabriel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Lewisville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 10th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 10th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northeast 399th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amboy, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on Northeast Amboy Road
79 ft
·
7 sec
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Northeast Amboy Road
2
Turn left onto Northeast 399th Street
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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Northeast 399th Street
3
Turn left onto Northeast 216th Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 216th Avenue
4
Continue on Northeast Fargher Lake Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Northeast Fargher Lake Highway
5
Turn left onto Northeast Kelly Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Kelly Road
6
Turn slight right onto Northeast Gabriel Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Gabriel Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Lewisville Highway
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
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Northeast Lewisville Highway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Lewisville Highway
79 ft
·
2 sec
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Northeast Lewisville Highway
9
Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Lewisville Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northeast Lewisville Highway
10
Continue on Northwest 10th Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Northwest 10th Avenue
11
Continue on Southwest 10th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 10th Avenue
12
Continue on Northeast 122nd Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 122nd Avenue
13
Continue on Northeast 117th Avenue
6.9 mi
·
11 min
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Northeast 117th Avenue
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 205 South: Salem
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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I 205 South: Salem
15
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
16
Merge slight left
7.3 mi
·
9 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
18
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi
·
2 hr 55 min
·
Columbia River Highway
19
Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
21
Continue on McNary Highway
30 mi
·
33 min
·
McNary Highway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
23
Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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South US 395
24
Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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Lewis and Clark Trail
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
26
Keep slight left to continue on US 395
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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US 395
27
Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
131 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
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US 395 North: Spokane
28
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
14 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
0.4 mi
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52 sec
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WA 27
30
Turn left onto North Pines Road
148 ft
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11 sec
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North Pines Road
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.8 miles from Amboy, WA, or about 3h 6m 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 85 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.8 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 14m
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 Amboy, 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 Amboy, WA
This is one driving day of about 385.6 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Amboy, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 192.8 mi from Amboy, WA · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
193 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.8 miles from Amboy, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spokane Valley, WA
The final approach into Spokane Valley, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Spokane Valley, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.70 one way
$161.41 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $84.63 | $169.27 |
| premium | $5.77 | $87.56 | $175.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $85.14 | $170.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$81
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$106–$131
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.7 | 1 | $40.49 | $18.51 |
| Efficient EV | 96.4 | 1 | $33.74 | $15.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.2 | 1 | $53.98 | $24.68 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Spokane Valley, WA
Late night in Spokane Valley on Wednesday
Local time
4:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
33°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
25 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
6h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amboy, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 385.6 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 399th Street, Northeast 216th Avenue, Northeast Fargher Lake Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192.8 miles from Amboy, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $80.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amboy, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Amboy, WA to Spokane Valley, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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