Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
293.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
The drive from Woodinville, WA to Spokane Valley, WA covers 293.4 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 175th Street, 131st Avenue Northeast, 132nd Avenue Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.45 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
146.7 miles from Woodinville, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 293.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 175th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 131st Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 132nd Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 522 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Woodinville, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
Start on the route
Turn left onto Northeast 175th Street
Turn right onto 131st Avenue Northeast
Continue on 132nd Avenue Northeast
Take the ramp left toward WA 522 West
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue
Turn slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
Merge slight left
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
Turn left onto North Pines Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.7 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane Valley, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Woodinville, 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 Woodinville, WA
This is one driving day of about 293.4 miles and 4h 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.7 mi from Woodinville, WA · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 146.7 miles from Woodinville, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Spokane Valley, 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 Spokane Valley, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$60.45 one way
$120.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $64.31 | $128.61 |
| premium | $5.77 | $66.66 | $133.32 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $63.15 | $126.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88 | 1 | $30.81 | $14.08 |
| Efficient EV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.67 | $11.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.4 | 1 | $41.08 | $18.78 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Woodinville on Saturday
Local time
3:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Spokane Valley on Saturday
Local time
3:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
33°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
34°F
Yakima, WA
147 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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