How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Cottage Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Cottage Lake, WA is about 291.4 miles (469 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.9 miles (362 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Cottage Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Cottage Lake.
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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
208.9 mi · 3 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, 150th Avenue Southeast
1821 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast, Easgate Way
892 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 156th Avenue Southeast, 148th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue College
51 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast Eastgate Way
1011 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Eastgate Way
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Turn right onto 150th Avenue Southeast
146 m · 14 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
904 ft · 26 sec · 148th Avenue Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · 148th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 148th Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · 148th Avenue Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 520 East: Redmond
2454 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Avondale Road
5 mi · 10 min · Avondale Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street
1078 ft · 1 min · Northeast 159th Street
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Turn sharp left onto 195th Place Northeast
127 m · 18 sec · 195th Place Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 195th Place Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Cottage Lake.
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
209 mi · 03h 48m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Cottage Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Cottage Lake?
The road trip is about 291.4 miles (469 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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 Cottage Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.9 miles (362 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 5:56 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Cottage Lake.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Cottage Lake. Straight-line distance: 224.95 mi (362.02 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 Cottage Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 22,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.7442700, -122.0773500 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottage Lake (-122.07735, 47.74427)
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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