Origin
Spokane Valley, WA
Late night in Spokane Valley on Monday
Local time
12:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane Valley, WA to Bonney Lake, WA
Drive Time
5h 38m
Distance
301.8 mi
486 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 25m
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6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 48m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonney Lake, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
The drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Bonney Lake, WA covers 301.8 miles and takes about 5h 38m 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 $63.34 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
150.9 miles from Spokane Valley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 38m drive with frequent turns across 301.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Montgomery Avenue 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
This is a straightforward 5h 38m 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 Spokane Valley, WA to Bonney Lake, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main 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 |
| WA 167 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 167 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Montgomery Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley, WA and Bonney Lake, WA.
1
Start on North Pines Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Pines Road
2
Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Montgomery Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Spokane Valley Freeway
5
Keep slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr
6
Keep slight left
195 mi
·
3 hr 31 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
WA 18 West: Auburn
8
Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
449 ft
·
13 sec
·
SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
9
Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
10
Continue on State Route 18
24 mi
·
31 min
·
State Route 18
11
Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
12
Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
13
Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
WA 167 South: Puyallup
14
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Valley Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
16
Continue straight
4.4 mi
·
6 min
17
Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive East
279 ft
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive East
18
Turn right
46 ft
·
4 sec
19
Turn right
112 ft
·
8 sec
20
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 150.9 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, or about 2h 49m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.9 miles or 2h 49m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonney Lake, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spokane Valley, 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 Spokane Valley, WA
This is one driving day of about 301.8 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spokane Valley, 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 150.9 mi from Spokane Valley, WA · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 150.9 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bonney Lake, WA
The final approach into Bonney Lake, 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 Bonney Lake, 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
$63.34 one way
$126.68 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $66.15 | $132.29 |
| premium | $5.77 | $68.57 | $137.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.05 | $134.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.5 | 1 | $31.69 | $14.49 |
| Efficient EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.41 | $12.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.7 | 1 | $42.25 | $19.32 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Bonney Lake, WA
Late night in Bonney Lake on Monday
Local time
12:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
151 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 38m 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 Spokane Valley, WA to Bonney Lake, WA covers 301.8 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Montgomery Avenue, Spokane Valley Freeway, WA 18 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.9 miles from Spokane Valley, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.34 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 5h 38m 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 Spokane Valley, WA to Bonney Lake, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spokane Valley, WA to Bonney Lake, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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