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Trip from Long Beach, WA to Spokane Valley, WA

Drive Time

8h 48m

Distance

439 mi

706 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$92

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 40m ★
6 AM
8h 48m
8 AM
9h 4m
10 AM
8h 54m
12 PM
8h 52m
3 PM
8h 55m
5 PM
9h 3m
8 PM
8h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Long Beach, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 439 miles and takes about 8h 48m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 90, US 101, I 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 263.1 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $92.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

219.5 miles from Long Beach, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 48m highway drive covering 439 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US 101. The longest continuous stretch is about 263.1 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 263.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 101. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 110 miles in near I 5.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 439 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 110 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 147 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
110 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
138.8 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
147 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in

Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 142A Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
5
147.5 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in | WA 18 / State Route 18

Merge onto WA 18 / State Route 18

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
175.5 mi into trip | ~4h in | I 90

Merge onto I 90

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Long Beach, WA to Spokane Valley, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.

Muckleshoot Reservation

147 mi in | ~3h 23m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 263.1 mi 4h 46m
US 101 68.7 mi 1h 39m
I 5 37 mi 46m
State Route 18 27.3 mi 34m
WA 8 21.1 mi 26m
Olympic Highway 10.1 mi 12m
State Route 107 7.1 mi 12m
Pacific Avenue North 1.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 263.1 mi, about 4h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.

1

Start on WA 103

1.5 mi · 3 min · Pacific Avenue North
2

Turn left onto US 101

15 mi · 23 min · US 101
3

Turn left onto US 101

30 mi · 43 min · US 101
4

Enter roundabout onto US 101

104 ft · 1 sec · US 101
5

Continue on US 101

18 mi · 25 min · US 101
6

Turn right onto WA 107

7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 107
7

Continue on WA 107

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
9

Merge onto US 12

10 mi · 12 min · Olympic Highway
10

Continue on WA 8

21 mi · 26 min · WA 8
11

Merge onto US 101

5.4 mi · 7 min · US 101
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 52 sec
13

Merge onto I 5

29 mi · 36 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

8.2 mi · 10 min · I 5
Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 142A Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto WA 18

27 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on WA 18

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
18

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
19

Merge onto I 90

252 mi · 4 hr 32 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

11 mi · 14 min · I 90; US 2; US 395
21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward WA 27
22

Turn left onto WA 27

148 ft · 11 sec · North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
23

Arrive at destination

WA 27

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 219.5 miles from Long Beach, WA, or about 4h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 263.1 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 97 miles or 2h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 219.5 miles or 4h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 219.5 miles or 4h 48m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 40m

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 Long Beach, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Long Beach, WA

Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Spokane Valley, WA

Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Long Beach, WA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 263.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 219.5 mi from Long Beach, WA · 4h 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Federal Way, WA

220 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Federal Way, WA

Popular next leg

Federal Way, WA to Spokane Valley, WA

294.6 mi · 4h 37m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Federal Way, WA

220 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Federal Way, WA after about 220 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Centralia, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monroe, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 219.5 miles from Long Beach, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 263.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 220 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Spokane Valley, WA with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America's most famous explorers. The park encompasses site...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour $10
View on nps.gov
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 166.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$92.14 one way

$184.28 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 154 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $96.22 $192.43
premium $5.77 $99.74 $199.49
diesel $5.64 $97.53 $195.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$92

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$222–$332

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 153.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Kingswood Drive - Tesla Supercharger

Tumwater, WA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Lacey, WA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Tumwater, WA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Mullinax Ford of Olympia

Olympia, WA

SYNERGEV

6 DCFC

Fred Meyer 186 (Lacey, WA)

Lacey, WA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Walmart 3531 (Lacey, WA)

Lacey, WA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

ARCO, Hawks Prairie Rd NE, Lacey, WA

Lacey, WA

BP_PULSE

6 DCFC

Cafaro TARGET PLACE PLAZA (OLYMPIA, WA)

Olympia, WA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 13 Electrify America: 4 Tesla: 3 Non-Networked: 2 Blink Network: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 EVCS: 1 eVgo Network: 1 RED_E: 1 7CHARGE: 1 EV Connect: 1 BP_PULSE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 131.7 1 $46.09 $21.07
Efficient EV 109.8 1 $38.41 $17.56
EV Truck/SUV 175.6 2 $61.46 $28.10

Gas CO2

154 kg

EV CO2

51 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Long Beach, WA

Morning in Long Beach on Monday

Local time

9:41 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spokane Valley, WA

Morning in Spokane Valley on Monday

Local time

9:41 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

11 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

8h 48m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Long Beach, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 439 miles and takes about 8h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, US 101, I 5. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 220 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 219.5 miles from Long Beach, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $92.14 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 439 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 110 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 147 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Long Beach, WA to Spokane Valley, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.

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