How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Sumas, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Sumas, WA is about 393.1 miles (632.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 06m 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
393.13 mi
07h 33m
Flight
248.3 mi
399.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.3 mi
Kilometers
399.6 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.13 mi
Kilometers
632.68 km
Drive Time
07h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumas
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Sumas
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:33 PM to 3:03 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
8:54 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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Spokane Valley
196.2 mi
03h 46m
To Sumas
196.9 mi
03h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Sumas.

  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

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker

    1025 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Sunset Drive

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Sunset Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Baker Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Baker Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Everson Goshen Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Everson Goshen Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Everson Goshen Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Everson Goshen Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mead Avenue

    2132 ft · 49 sec · Mead Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Mead Avenue

    67 m · 5 sec · Mead Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Kale Street

    1063 ft · 18 sec · Kale Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Everson Road

    2407 ft · 41 sec · Everson Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Columbia Street

    1749 ft · 34 sec · West Columbia Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Nooksack Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Nooksack Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Badger Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Badger Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Easterbrook Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Easterbrook Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
279 mi · 71%
I 5 North
72.4 mi · 18%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 5%
Everson Goshen Road
7.8 mi · 2%
Nooksack Road
3.26 mi · 1%
Mount Baker Highway
2.43 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
07h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+144.8 mi
248.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
03h 46m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
8:54 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Sumas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Sumas?

The road trip is about 393.1 miles (632.7 km) and usually takes 07h 33m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.2 miles from Spokane Valley and 196.9 miles from Sumas.

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

The direct path is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.8 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 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 $72.58 one way or $145.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Sumas.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Sumas. Straight-line distance: 248.3 mi (399.6 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Sumas

#2 Sumas

Small city in Washington

Population1,629
Coordinates49.0001200, -122.2648800
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Sumas (-122.26488, 49.00012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 633 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.87 gal
52.51 L · about $72.58
Round trip
$145.16
27.74 gal · 105.02 L
Estimated CO2
123.3 kg one way
Round trip: 246.5 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $72.58 $145.16
Mid-grade $5.57 $77.21 $154.43
Premium $5.77 $80.04 $160.09
Diesel $5.47 $75.83 $151.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Sumas. The current time is 23:41:37.

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.