Origin
Spring Valley, WA
Night in Spring Valley on Friday
Local time
10:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, WA to Spokane Valley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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 Spring Valley, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 33.7 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South State Highway 27, South Prairie View Road, North Pines Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.5 miles on South State Highway 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 33.7 miles, with most of the trip on South State Highway 27 and South Prairie View Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.5 miles on South State Highway 27.
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 Highway 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South State Highway 27 and South Prairie View Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Spring Valley Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Spring Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Prairie View Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (Commercial Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Spring Valley Road
Turn left onto East Spring Valley Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Prairie View Road
Turn right onto South Prairie View Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Commercial Street
At end of road, turn left onto Commercial Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Prairie View Road
Keep slight right at fork onto South Prairie View Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Highway 27 | 20.5 mi | 28m |
| South Prairie View Road | 9.7 mi | 20m |
| North Pines Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 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 |
| Commercial Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Highway 27
— 20.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on this road
165 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Spring Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Valley Road
3
Turn right onto South Prairie View Road
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Prairie View Road
4
Continue on Palouse Highway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Palouse Highway
5
At end of road, turn left onto Commercial Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Commercial Street
6
Continue on North Commerical Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Commerical Street
7
Continue on South Prairie View Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Prairie View Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto South Prairie View Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Prairie View Road
9
Continue on West Carlton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Carlton Avenue
10
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
1st Street
11
Continue on WA 27
21 mi
·
28 min
·
South State Highway 27
12
Continue on WA 27
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pines Road
13
Continue on WA 27
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Pines Road
14
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Spring Valley, WA · 32m 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 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Spring Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spokane Valley, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Spokane 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
$7.05 one way
$14.11 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 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 | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
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
Spokane Valley, WA
Night in Spokane Valley on Friday
Local time
10:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 Spring Valley, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 33.7 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Highway 27, South Prairie View Road, North Pines Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Spring Valley, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.05 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 58m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Spring Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Prairie View Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (Commercial Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Spring Valley, WA to Spokane Valley, 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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