Origin
Spokane Valley, WA
Night in Spokane Valley on Sunday
Local time
9:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane Valley, WA to Leavenworth, WA
Drive Time
4h
Distance
201.8 mi
325 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
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6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Leavenworth, WA covers 201.8 miles and takes about 4h 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 281 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.35 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
100.9 miles from Spokane Valley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h drive with frequent turns across 201.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 4h 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 Leavenworth, 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 281 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burke Spur | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 281 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| White Trail Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 28 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunset Highway | 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 Leavenworth, 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
69 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward WA 281 North: Qunicy, Wenatchee
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
WA 281 North: Qunicy, Wenatchee
8
Turn right onto Burke Spur
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Burke Spur
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 281
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 281
10
Turn left onto White Trail Road
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
White Trail Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 28
154 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Route 28
12
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 28
25 mi
·
33 min
·
State Route 28
13
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sunset Highway
15
Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sunset Highway
16
Turn left onto US 2/97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2/97
17
Continue on Odabashian Bridge
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Odabashian Bridge
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
US2, US97
19
Exit the rotary onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 2
20
Keep slight left to continue on US 2
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 2
21
Keep slight right to continue on US 2
19 mi
·
26 min
·
US 2
22
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 100.9 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, or about 2h 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.9 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leavenworth, 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 201.8 miles and 4h.
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 100.9 mi from Spokane Valley, WA · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 100.9 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Leavenworth, WA
The final approach into Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth, 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
$42.35 one way
$84.71 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $44.23 | $88.46 |
| premium | $5.77 | $45.85 | $91.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.83 | $89.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.19 | $9.69 |
| Efficient EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.66 | $8.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.7 | 1 | $28.25 | $12.92 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Leavenworth, WA
Night in Leavenworth on Sunday
Local time
9:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
33°F
Waterville, WA
101 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
2 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
4h 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 Leavenworth, WA covers 201.8 miles and takes about 4h 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 281 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.9 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 $42.35 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 4h 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 Leavenworth, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spokane Valley, WA to Leavenworth, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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