How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Friday Harbor, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is about 382.4 miles (615.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
382.37 mi
08h 06m
Flight
273.07 mi
439.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.07 mi
Kilometers
439.46 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
382.37 mi
Kilometers
615.36 km
Drive Time
08h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friday Harbor
Sat, Apr 18, 12:40 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 8:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-17T16:33
Arrive Friday Harbor
Sat, Apr 18, 12:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:07 PM to 3:37 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane Valley
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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 Spokane Valley
190.8 mi
04h 03m
To Friday Harbor
191.5 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Friday Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Friday Harbor.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pines Road

    820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

    47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street

    1195 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Kincaid Street

    986 ft · 23 sec · East Kincaid Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · South 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    1738 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto State Route 20

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur

  22. 22

    Turn right onto R Avenue

    1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue

    2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue

    602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 20th Street

    562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Commercial Avenue

    2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 12th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Oakes Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Oakes Avenue

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakes Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec · Oakes Avenue

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Oakes Avenue

    2096 ft · 1 min · Oakes Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ferry Terminal Road

  34. 34

    Turn straight

    92 m · 22 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor

    19 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor

  36. 36

    Continue on Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal

    81 m · 20 sec · Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Front Street South

    64 m · 7 sec · Front Street South

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spring Street

    58 m · 7 sec · Spring Street

  39. 39

    Exit the rotary onto Spring Street

    529 ft · 25 sec · Spring Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Second Street South

    18 m · 3 sec · Second Street South

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Second Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Friday Harbor.

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
41 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
279 mi · 73%
I 5 North
43.9 mi · 11%
Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
19 mi · 5%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 5%
State Route 20
6.99 mi · 2%
Memorial Highway
4.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+109.3 mi
273.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
04h 03m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Partly Sunny near Friday Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Friday Harbor?

The road trip is about 382.4 miles (615.4 km) and usually takes 08h 06m 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 190.8 miles from Spokane Valley and 191.5 miles from Friday Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.3 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 $70.59 one way or $141.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Partly Sunny near Friday Harbor.

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 Spokane Valley and Friday Harbor. Straight-line distance: 273.07 mi (439.46 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Friday Harbor

#2 Friday Harbor

Town in San Juan County, Washington, United States

Population2,544
Coordinates48.5342700, -123.0171200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Friday Harbor (-123.01712, 48.53427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 615 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.49 gal
51.07 L · about $70.59
Round trip
$141.19
26.98 gal · 102.14 L
Estimated CO2
119.9 kg one way
Round trip: 239.8 kg / 529 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $70.59 $141.19
Mid-grade $5.57 $75.10 $150.20
Premium $5.77 $77.85 $155.70
Diesel $5.47 $73.75 $147.50

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Friday Harbor. The current time is 16:33:52.

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.