How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Algona, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Algona, WA is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Algona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Algona.
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Start on North Pines Road
820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road
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Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway
11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
1523 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway
762 ft · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Valley Highway North
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
1771 ft · 51 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Algona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spokane Valley Freeway
Keep slight left
195 mi · 03h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Algona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Algona?
The road trip is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.4 miles from Spokane Valley and 146 miles from Algona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 6:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.80 one way or $107.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Algona.
Stop Ideas Near George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Algona. Straight-line distance: 235.63 mi (379.21 km).
#1 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Algona
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 3,199 |
| Coordinates | 47.2789900, -122.2520600 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Algona (-122.25206, 47.27899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $53.80 | $107.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $57.23 | $114.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $59.33 | $118.65 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $56.20 | $112.40 |
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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