How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Darrington, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Darrington, WA is about 356.7 miles (574.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
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 Darrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Darrington.
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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
211 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
940 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 530 Northeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 530 Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1650 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
29 m · 3 sec · West Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street
599 ft · 18 sec · West Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street
20 m · 2 sec · East Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street
919 ft · 27 sec · East Division Street
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Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue
598 ft · 18 sec · Manhattan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Burke Avenue
158 m · 18 sec · East Burke Avenue
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Continue on Talcott Street
629 ft · 13 sec · Talcott Street
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Continue on State Route 530 Northeast
1607 ft · 34 sec · State Route 530 Northeast
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Continue on Oso Slide Memorial Highway
23 mi · 33 min · Oso Slide Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Route 530 Northeast
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 530 Northeast
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Continue on Seeman Street
1855 ft · 56 sec · Seeman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seeman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Darrington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Spokane Valley Freeway
Keep slight left
211 mi · 03h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Darrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Darrington?
The road trip is about 356.7 miles (574.1 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from Spokane Valley and 178.7 miles from Darrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 151 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 $65.88 one way or $131.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.9 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 Darrington.
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 Spokane Valley and Darrington. Straight-line distance: 205.75 mi (331.12 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 Darrington
Town in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,422 |
| Coordinates | 48.2553900, -121.6015100 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darrington (-121.60151, 48.25539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 574 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $65.88 | $131.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $70.09 | $140.18 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $72.66 | $145.31 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $68.83 | $137.66 |
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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