Origin
Spokane Valley, WA
Evening in Spokane Valley on Thursday
Local time
7:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane Valley, WA to Ravensdale, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
278.4 mi
448 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
★
6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ravensdale, WA
Derek Keats
Trip Overview
This 278.4-mile drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Ravensdale, WA will take you about 5 hours and 11 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 97% of the journey being on interstates and freeways, primarily I-90. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $58. Given the relatively short duration and highway-focused nature, this route is best tackled in a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Both your starting and ending points are within the Pacific Coast region.
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
139.2 miles from Spokane Valley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 278.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with nearly all of your 278.4 miles covered on I-90, Spokane Valley Freeway, and State Route 18. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 252 miles on I-90. This means you'll be dealing with higher speeds and less frequent turns for the majority of the journey. While the road is primarily highway, the transition onto State Route 18 will offer a slight change in scenery and driving feel as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 252 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Spokane Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Montgomery Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 278.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Montgomery Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 263.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Montgomery Avenue
Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
263.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 48m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
9
264 mi into trip
|
~4h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn,...
7
271.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 58m in
Take the exit toward Issaquah, Hobart
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Issaquah, Hobart
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spokane Valley, WA and Ravensdale, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.
Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn
264 mi in
|
~4h 48m
Tacoma
264 mi in
|
~4h 48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 252 mi | 4h 32m |
| Spokane Valley Freeway | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| State Route 18 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| 276th Avenue Southeast | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Landsburg Road Southeast | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Ravensdale Way | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Snoqualmie Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 252 mi, about 4h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley, WA and Ravensdale, WA.
1
Start on WA 27
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Pines Road
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
155 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Montgomery Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
4
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Spokane Valley Freeway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 90; US 395
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
195 mi
·
3 hr 31 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 25
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Merge onto WA 18
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
10
Continue on WA 18
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 18
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Issaquah, Hobart
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on 276th Avenue Southeast
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
276th Avenue Southeast
14
Continue on Landsburg Road Southeast
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Landsburg Road Southeast
15
Continue on Southeast Ravensdale Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Ravensdale Way
16
Arrive at destination
Southeast Ravensdale Way
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 11-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Spokane Valley to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic as you get closer to Ravensdale. With only one recommended stop and the majority of the trip on I-90, you can easily cover long distances between breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 252-mile stretch on I-90, as services might be spaced out. The $58 fuel cost is a good estimate, but check current prices. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to stop when needed, but planning your longest break before hitting that 252-mile segment on I-90 is a smart move.
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 139.2 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252 miles.
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 61 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.2 miles or 2h 32m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ravensdale, 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.
+
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 278.4 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 252 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.2 mi from Spokane Valley, WA · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.2 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 252 miles.
Arriving in Ravensdale, WA
The final approach into Ravensdale, 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 Ravensdale, WA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.27 one way
$116.53 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $61.11 | $122.21 |
| premium | $5.77 | $63.22 | $126.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.47 | $122.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.5 | 1 | $29.23 | $13.36 |
| Efficient EV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.36 | $11.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.4 | 1 | $38.98 | $17.82 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 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
Ravensdale, WA
Evening in Ravensdale on Thursday
Local time
7:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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 11m 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 Ravensdale, WA covers 278.4 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Spokane Valley Freeway, State Route 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.2 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 $58.27 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 278.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Montgomery Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 263.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Spokane Valley, WA and Ravensdale, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.
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