Origin
Buckley, WA
Morning in Buckley on Friday
Local time
7:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Buckley, WA to Spokane Valley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 49m
Distance
292.5 mi
471 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 36m
★
6 AM
4h 49m
8 AM
5h 16m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 15m
8 PM
4h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckley, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buckley, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 292.5 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Cottage Street, North River Avenue, Park Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.22 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
146.2 miles from Buckley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 292.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 49m drive with frequent turns across 292.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Cottage 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.
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 4h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buckley, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cottage Street | — | — |
| North River Avenue | — | — |
| Park Avenue | — | — |
| State Route 410 East | — | — |
| Cole Street | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Porter Street | — | — |
| 264th Avenue Southeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Cottage Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckley, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Cottage Street
433 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Cottage Street
3
Turn right onto North River Avenue
456 ft
·
27 sec
·
North River Avenue
4
Turn left onto Park Avenue
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
Park Avenue
5
Turn slight right
131 ft
·
7 sec
6
Turn straight onto State Route 410 East
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 410 East
7
Turn left onto Cole Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cole Street
8
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Turn right onto Porter Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Porter Street
10
Continue on 264th Avenue Southeast
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
264th Avenue Southeast
11
Continue on Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road
12
Continue on 3rd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
3rd Avenue
14
Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
3rd Avenue
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue
226 ft
·
11 sec
·
3rd Avenue
16
Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
17
Continue on Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
19
Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
21
Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
23
Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
24
Turn left onto Southeast 231st Street
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southeast 231st Street
25
Take the ramp slight right toward WA 18 East: North Bend
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
WA 18 East: North Bend
26
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
12 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 18
27
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
28
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Spokane
29
Merge slight left
252 mi
·
4 hr 32 min
30
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
14 min
31
Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
WA 27
32
Turn left onto North Pines Road
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Pines Road
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 146.2 miles from Buckley, WA, or about 2h 24m 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 64 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.2 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 57m
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 Buckley, 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 Buckley, WA
This is one driving day of about 292.5 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Buckley, 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 146.2 mi from Buckley, WA · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.2 miles from Buckley, 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
$61.22 one way
$122.44 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $64.20 | $128.40 |
| premium | $5.77 | $66.42 | $132.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.58 | $129.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.71 | $14.04 |
| Efficient EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.59 | $11.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117 | 1 | $40.95 | $18.72 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Morning in Spokane Valley on Friday
Local time
7:47 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
20 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
4h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buckley, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 292.5 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Cottage Street, North River Avenue, Park Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.2 miles from Buckley, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 4h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buckley, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Buckley, WA to Spokane Valley, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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