Origin
Deer Park, WA
Evening in Deer Park on Thursday
Local time
6:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Park, WA to Spring Valley, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Park, WA
Muzin Kahraman
Spring Valley, WA
Ken Cheatham
Trip Overview
The drive from Deer Park, WA to Spring Valley, WA covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 195, US 395, East Prairie View Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.6 miles on US 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
28.3 miles from Deer Park, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 56.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 195 and US 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.6 miles on US 195.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 195 and US 395. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 395.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 395): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.5 miles (US 395): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.5 miles (US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 395
Enter roundabout onto US 395
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 395
Enter roundabout onto US 395
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 395
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 toward US 395: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 395: Spokane
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 195
Take the exit onto US 195 toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
4
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Plaza
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Plaza
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Deer Park, WA and Spring Valley, WA, road signs point toward Pullman and Plaza.
Pullman
24.3 mi in
|
~39m
|
via US 195
Plaza
48.8 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 195 | 24.6 mi | 31m |
| US 395 | 21.6 mi | 34m |
| East Prairie View Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| South Old Highway 195 | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| US 2 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Crawford Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Browne Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Spring Valley Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 195
— 24.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park, WA and Spring Valley, WA.
1
Start on North Main Avenue
27 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Crawford Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Crawford Street
3
Enter roundabout onto US 395
270 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 395
4
Continue on US 395
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 395
5
Enter roundabout onto US 395
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 395
6
Continue on US 395
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 395
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
8.5 mi
·
18 min
·
US 395
Toward US 395: Spokane
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 2; US 395
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Browne Street
9
Take the ramp onto US 2; US 395
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 2; US 395
10
Take the exit onto US 195
25 mi
·
31 min
·
US 195
Toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Plaza
12
Turn left onto South Cheney Plaza Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Cheney Plaza Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto South Old Highway 195
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Old Highway 195
14
Turn left onto East Prairie View Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
East Prairie View Road
15
Turn right onto East Spring Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Valley Road
16
Turn right
165 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.3 miles from Deer Park, WA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.6 miles.
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 12 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.3 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Deer Park, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Deer Park, WA
This is one driving day of about 56.5 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Deer Park, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 195 for about 24.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Deer Park, WA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Deer Park, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Valley, WA
The final approach into Spring Valley, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.82 one way
$23.65 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
| premium | $5.77 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Spring Valley, WA
Evening in Spring Valley on Thursday
Local time
6:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
3 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
1h 30m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Deer Park, WA to Spring Valley, WA covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 195, US 395, East Prairie View Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 miles from Deer Park, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 395): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.5 miles (US 395): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.5 miles (US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Deer Park, WA and Spring Valley, WA, road signs point toward Pullman and Plaza.
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