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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
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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.
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Start on Marina View Drive
87 m · 18 sec · Marina View Drive
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Turn left onto Oak Bay Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Oak Bay Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Valley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
64 m · 3 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104
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Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge
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Take the exit slight right
617 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
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Continue on West State Route 16
915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16
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Continue on State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
2039 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto North Pines Road
45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellensburg.
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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).
#1 Port Ludlow
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington (state), USA
| Population | 2,603 |
| Coordinates | 47.9253700, -122.6834900 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 582 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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