How far is Sudden Valley, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Sudden Valley, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 367.4 miles (591.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.1 miles (396 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sudden Valley and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sudden Valley and Spokane Valley.
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Start on Tawny Circle
85 m · 11 sec · Tawny Circle
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Turn left onto Lost Fork Lane
896 ft · 42 sec · Lost Fork Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sudden Valley Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Sudden Valley Drive
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Continue on Sudden Valley Drive
1751 ft · 1 min · Sudden Valley Drive
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Continue on Sudden Valley Drive
51 m · 9 sec · Sudden Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Whatcom Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lake Whatcom Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cain Lake Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cain Lake Road
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Continue on Alger Cain Lake Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Alger Cain Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Samish Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lake Samish Road
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Take the ramp left
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
2039 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto North Pines Road
45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sudden Valley and Spokane Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
268 mi · 04h 51m
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 leaving Sudden Valley and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sudden Valley to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 367.4 miles (591.2 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.6 miles from Sudden Valley and 183.8 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.1 miles (396 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.3 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.82 one way or $135.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sudden Valley and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sudden Valley and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 246.08 mi (396.03 km).
#1 Sudden Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 6,441 |
| Coordinates | 48.7228900, -122.3465500 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 591 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $67.82 | $135.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $72.15 | $144.30 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $74.79 | $149.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $70.85 | $141.70 |
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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