Origin
Spring Valley, WA
Late night in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, WA to Spokane, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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, WA covers 33.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 195, South Prairie View Road, South Old Highway 195 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on US 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 33.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 195 and South Prairie View Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.2 miles on US 195.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 195 and South Prairie View Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near South Old Highway 195.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (South Old Highway 195): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (US 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South Old Highway 195
At end of road, turn right onto South Old Highway 195
Navigation decision point
6
31.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 195
Keep slight right at fork onto US 195 toward I 90 East: Spokane, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East: Spokane, City Center
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Str...
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
33.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
South Gorge Trail
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Spring Valley, WA to Spokane, WA, road signs begin pointing toward City Center along the way.
City Center
31.7 mi in
|
~50m
|
via US 195
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 195 | 24.2 mi | 30m |
| South Prairie View Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| South Old Highway 195 | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| I 90 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Spring Valley Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Freeway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 195
— 24.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, WA and Spokane, 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 left onto South Prairie View Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Prairie View Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto South Old Highway 195
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Old Highway 195
5
Turn left onto South Cheney Plaza Road
271 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Cheney Plaza Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto US 195
24 mi
·
30 min
·
US 195
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 195
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 195
Toward I 90 East: Spokane, City Center
9
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
11
Continue on West 5th Avenue
382 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
12
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Freeway Avenue
13
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
14
Continue on West 4th Avenue
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
15
Continue on South Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Avenue
17
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
18
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
19
Arrive at destination
South Gorge Trail
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Spring Valley, WA · 31m 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Spring Valley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spokane, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Spokane, 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
$7.07 one way
$14.15 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
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 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $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, WA
Late night in Spokane on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
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
55m 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, WA covers 33.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 195, South Prairie View Road, South Old Highway 195. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 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 $7.07 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (South Old Highway 195): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (US 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Spring Valley, WA to Spokane, WA, road signs begin pointing toward City Center along the way.
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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