How far is Port Ludlow, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Port Ludlow, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 361.7 miles (582.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
361.72 mi
05h 54m
Flight
253.22 mi
407.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.22 mi
Kilometers
407.52 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.72 mi
Kilometers
582.13 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Sun, May 17, 12:46 PM PDT
Return by in Port Ludlow
Sun, May 17, 6:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Ludlow
2026-05-17T06:51
Arrive Spokane Valley
Sun, May 17, 12:46 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Ludlow
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Port Ludlow
181.7 mi
02h 57m
To Spokane Valley
180.1 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Ludlow and Spokane Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Ludlow and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Marina View Drive

    87 m · 18 sec · Marina View Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Bay Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Oak Bay Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Valley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    64 m · 3 sec · State Route 104

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  8. 8

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    617 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  12. 12

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  20. 20

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Ludlow and Spokane Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
264 mi · 73%
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 8%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 6%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 2%
State Route 104
5.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+108.5 mi
253.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 57m from Port Ludlow
Leave By
5:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Port Ludlow and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Ludlow to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 361.7 miles (582.1 km) and usually takes 05h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.7 miles from Port Ludlow and 180.1 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.5 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.77 one way or $133.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Port Ludlow and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellensburg, 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 Ellensburg.

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Ludlow and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 253.22 mi (407.52 km).

Port Ludlow

#1 Port Ludlow

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington (state), USA

Population2,603
Coordinates47.9253700, -122.6834900
Altitude19
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: Marina View Drive (-122.683525, 47.925293)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.76 gal
48.32 L · about $66.77
Round trip
$133.55
25.52 gal · 96.64 L
Estimated CO2
113.4 kg one way
Round trip: 226.8 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $66.77 $133.55
Mid-grade $5.57 $71.03 $142.07
Premium $5.77 $73.64 $147.28
Diesel $5.47 $69.76 $139.52

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Ludlow and Spokane Valley. The current time is 06:51:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.