Origin
Spokane Valley, WA
Night in Spokane Valley on Friday
Local time
9:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane Valley, WA to Friday Harbor, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 6m
Distance
382.4 mi
615 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 58m
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6 AM
8h 7m
8 AM
8h 23m
10 AM
8h 12m
12 PM
8h 11m
3 PM
8h 13m
5 PM
8h 22m
8 PM
8h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friday Harbor, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
The drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Friday Harbor, WA covers 382.4 miles and takes about 8h 6m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on East Montgomery Avenue, Spokane Valley Freeway, I 405 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $80.03 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
191.2 miles from Spokane Valley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 6m drive with frequent turns across 382.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Montgomery Avenue | — | — |
| Spokane Valley Freeway | — | — |
| I 405 | — | — |
| I 405 North | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| WA 536 West | — | — |
| East Kincaid Street | — | — |
| South 3rd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Friday Harbor, 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
211 mi
·
3 hr 50 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 405: Renton, Everett
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
9
Merge slight left
8.1 mi
·
10 min
10
Keep slight right
8.4 mi
·
10 min
11
Keep slight right
1.9 mi
·
2 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
13
Merge slight left
43 mi
·
51 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
15
Turn left onto East Kincaid Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Kincaid Street
16
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 3rd Street
17
Continue on West Division Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Division Street
18
Continue on Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Highway
19
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
20
Merge slight right onto State Route 20
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 20
21
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 20 Spur
22
Turn right onto R Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
R Avenue
23
Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
R Avenue
24
Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
R Avenue
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
R Avenue
26
Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
R Avenue
27
Turn left onto 20th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
20th Street
28
Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Avenue
29
Turn left onto 12th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
30
Continue on Oakes Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Oakes Avenue
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakes Avenue
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
Oakes Avenue
32
Exit the roundabout onto Oakes Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakes Avenue
33
Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Terminal Road
34
Turn straight
302 ft
·
22 sec
35
Turn straight onto Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
19 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
36
Continue on Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal
266 ft
·
20 sec
·
Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal
37
Turn right onto Front Street South
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
Front Street South
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spring Street
190 ft
·
7 sec
·
Spring Street
39
Exit the rotary onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Spring Street
40
Turn right onto Second Street South
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Second Street South
41
Arrive at your destination
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 191.2 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, or about 4h 3m into the drive.
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 84 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.2 miles or 4h 3m 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 191.2 miles or 4h 3m
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 6h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Friday Harbor, 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.
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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 Spokane Valley, WA
Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Friday Harbor, WA
Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Spokane Valley, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 191.2 mi from Spokane Valley, WA · 4h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
191 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 Monroe, WAOvernight Options
Night 1
191 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Monroe, WA after about 191 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 191.2 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 191 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Friday Harbor, WA
The final approach into Friday Harbor, 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 Friday Harbor, WA.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Friday Harbor, WA with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.03 one way
$160.07 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $83.93 | $167.86 |
| premium | $5.77 | $86.84 | $173.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $84.43 | $168.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.7 | 1 | $40.15 | $18.36 |
| Efficient EV | 95.6 | 1 | $33.46 | $15.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153 | 1 | $53.54 | $24.47 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Destination
Friday Harbor, WA
Night in Friday Harbor on Friday
Local time
9:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Monroe, WA
191 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.
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
16 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
8h 6m 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 Spokane Valley, WA to Friday Harbor, WA covers 382.4 miles and takes about 8h 6m 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, I 405. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 191 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 191.2 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 $80.03 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spokane Valley, WA to Friday Harbor, 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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