Origin
Spokane Valley, WA
Evening in Spokane Valley on Thursday
Local time
8:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane Valley, WA to Spring Valley, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, WA
Ken Cheatham
Trip Overview
The drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Spring Valley, WA covers 34 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South State Route 27, Prairie View Road, West Prairie View Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.5 miles on South State Route 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Spokane Valley, WA to Spring Valley, WA covers 34 miles and takes about 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Route 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near WA 27 / North Pines Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WA 27 / North Pines Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (WA 27 / South State Route 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.2 miles (West Carlton Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WA 27 / North Pines Road
Continue onto WA 27 / North Pines Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WA 27 / South State Route 27
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 27 / South State Route 27
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
23.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
West Carlton Avenue
Turn right onto West Carlton Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
West Prairie View Road
Keep slight left at fork onto West Prairie View Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
28.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Palouse Highway
Turn right onto Palouse Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Route 27 | 20.5 mi | 28m |
| Prairie View Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| West Prairie View Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| North Pines Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Pines Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Spring Valley Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Palouse Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Route 27
— 20.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley, WA and Spring Valley, WA.
1
Start on WA 27
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Pines Road
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on WA 27
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Pines Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on WA 27
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pines Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 27
21 mi
·
28 min
·
South State Route 27
5
Continue on 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
1st Street
6
Turn right onto West Carlton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Carlton Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork onto West Prairie View Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Prairie View Road
8
Continue on North Commerical Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Commerical Street
9
Continue on Commercial Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Commercial Street
10
Turn right onto Palouse Highway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Palouse Highway
11
Continue on Prairie View Road
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Prairie View Road
12
Turn left onto East Spring Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Valley Road
13
Turn right
165 ft
·
12 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Spokane Valley, WA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Valley, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Spring Valley, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.12 one way
$14.23 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Spring Valley, WA
Evening in Spring Valley on Thursday
Local time
8:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Spring Valley, WA covers 34 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Route 27, Prairie View Road, West Prairie View Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 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 $7.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WA 27 / North Pines Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (WA 27 / South State Route 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.2 miles (West Carlton Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Spokane Valley, WA to Spring Valley, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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