How far is Friday Harbor, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Friday Harbor, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 385.6 miles (620.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
385.6 mi
07h 05m
Flight
273.07 mi
439.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.07 mi
Kilometers
439.46 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
385.6 mi
Kilometers
620.56 km
Drive Time
07h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 11:42 PM PDT
Return by in Friday Harbor
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Friday Harbor
2026-04-17T16:37
Arrive Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 11:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:05 PM to 2:35 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Friday Harbor
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pateros
WA

City in the U.

From Friday Harbor
136.5 mi
03h 32m
To Spokane Valley
249 mi
03h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Friday Harbor and Spokane Valley.

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112.5 mi
273.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pateros
03h 32m from Friday Harbor
Leave By
9:50 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Friday Harbor and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Friday Harbor to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 385.6 miles (620.6 km) and usually takes 07h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pateros is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Friday Harbor and 249 miles from Spokane Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.22 one way or $142.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Friday Harbor and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Pateros

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pateros, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pateros.

BUS

Pateros, Washington

245 Lakeshore Drive
BUS

Brewster, Washington

11 mi away
405 Highway 97
BUS

Okanagan, Washington

42 mi away
310 2nd Ave South
BUS

Omak, Washington

50 mi away
800 East Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Friday Harbor and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 273.07 mi (439.46 km).

Friday Harbor

#1 Friday Harbor

Town in San Juan County, Washington, United States

Population2,544
Coordinates48.5342700, -123.0171200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Spokane Valley

#2 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Start: Second Street South (-123.017049, 48.53432)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 621 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.61 gal
51.51 L · about $71.22
Round trip
$142.44
27.22 gal · 103.02 L
Estimated CO2
121 kg one way
Round trip: 241.9 kg / 533 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $71.22 $142.44
Mid-grade $5.57 $75.77 $151.53
Premium $5.77 $78.54 $157.09
Diesel $5.47 $74.41 $148.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Friday Harbor and Spokane Valley. The current time is 16:37:21.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.