Trip from Spokane Valley, WA to Normandy Park, WA

Drive Time

5h 31m

Distance

296.5 mi

477 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 18m ★

6 AM

5h 31m

8 AM

5h 58m

10 AM

5h 41m

12 PM

5h 38m

3 PM

5h 42m

5 PM

5h 57m

8 PM

5h 23m

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 Spokane Valley, WA to Normandy Park, WA covers 296.5 miles and takes about 5h 31m 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, I 405 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.23 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

148.3 miles from Spokane Valley, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 31m drive with frequent turns across 296.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 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 31m 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 Normandy Park, 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
I 405	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 405 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Des Moines Memorial Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Des Moines Memorial Drive South	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Normandy Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southwest Normandy Road	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 Normandy Park, WA.

Start on North Pines Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Pines Road

Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

154 ft · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue

Take the ramp slight left

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

11 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

57 mi · 1 hr

Keep slight left

211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 405: Renton, Everett

Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 405 South: Renton

Merge slight left

11 mi · 13 min

Continue straight

2.5 mi · 3 min

Take the exit slight right toward Des Moines Memorial Drive

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Des Moines Memorial Drive

Turn left onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South

2.0 mi · 4 min · Des Moines Memorial Drive South

Continue on South Normandy Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South Normandy Road

Continue on Southwest Normandy Road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Southwest Normandy Road

Turn slight left onto 4th Avenue Southwest

0.3 mi · 42 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest

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 148.3 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, or about 2h 45m 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 148.3 miles or 2h 45m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Normandy Park, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 296.5 miles and 5h 31m.

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 148.3 mi from Spokane Valley, WA · 2h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

148 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

Yakima, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monroe, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.3 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Normandy Park, WA

The final approach into Normandy Park, 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 Normandy Park, 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

$62.23 one way

$124.46 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$64.98	$129.97
premium	$5.77	$67.37	$134.73
diesel	$5.64	$65.87	$131.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89	1	$31.13	$14.23
Efficient EV	74.1	0	$25.94	$11.86
EV Truck/SUV	118.6	1	$41.51	$18.98

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Spokane Valley, WA

Night in Spokane Valley on Sunday

Local time

9:00 PM

PDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Normandy Park, WA

Night in Normandy Park on Sunday

Local time

9:00 PM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Monroe, WA

148 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

7 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 31m 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 Normandy Park, WA covers 296.5 miles and takes about 5h 31m 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.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 148.3 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 $62.23 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 31m 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 Normandy Park, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Spokane Valley, WA to Normandy Park, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.