How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Issaquah, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Issaquah, WA is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Issaquah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Issaquah.
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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
202.9 mi · 3 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Sunset Way, Highlands Drive
1940 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East Sunset Way
40 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Sunset Way
2519 ft · 1 min · East Sunset Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Sunset Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Issaquah.
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
203 mi · 03h 40m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Spokane Valley and Partly Sunny near Issaquah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Issaquah?
The road trip is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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 135.8 miles from Spokane Valley and 136.4 miles from Issaquah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 7:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.29 one way or $100.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Spokane Valley and Partly Sunny near Issaquah.
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 Issaquah. Straight-line distance: 223.49 mi (359.68 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 Issaquah
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 39,681 |
| Coordinates | 47.5301000, -122.0326200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Issaquah (-122.03262, 47.5301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $50.29 | $100.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $53.50 | $107.00 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $55.46 | $110.92 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $52.54 | $105.08 |
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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