Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
312.8 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
The drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Artondale, WA covers 312.8 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Montgomery Avenue, Spokane Valley Freeway, WA 18 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.44 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
156.4 miles from Spokane Valley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 55m drive with frequent turns across 312.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Montgomery Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spokane Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 18 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 18 west | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Snoqualmie Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley, WA and Artondale, WA.
Start on North Pines Road
Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
Continue on State Route 18
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive
Turn left onto Olympic Drive
Continue on 56th Street
Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest
Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.4 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Artondale, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Spokane Valley, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Spokane Valley, WA
This is one driving day of about 312.8 miles and 5h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.4 mi from Spokane Valley, WA · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 156.4 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Artondale, 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 Artondale, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$64.44 one way
$128.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $68.56 | $137.11 |
| premium | $5.77 | $71.07 | $142.14 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $67.33 | $134.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.8 | 1 | $32.84 | $15.01 |
| Efficient EV | 78.2 | 0 | $27.37 | $12.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.1 | 1 | $43.79 | $20.02 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Spokane Valley on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Artondale on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
156 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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