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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Quick Snapshot
Road
367.35 mi
05h 53m
Flight
246.08 mi
396.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.08 mi
Kilometers
396.03 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.35 mi
Kilometers
591.19 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 6:30 PM PDT
Return by in Sudden Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sudden Valley
2026-04-17T12:36
Arrive Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 6:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:12 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sudden Valley
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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 Sudden Valley
183.6 mi
02h 56m
To Spokane Valley
183.8 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Tawny Circle

    85 m · 11 sec · Tawny Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lost Fork Lane

    896 ft · 42 sec · Lost Fork Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sudden Valley Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Sudden Valley Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Sudden Valley Drive

    1751 ft · 1 min · Sudden Valley Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Sudden Valley Drive

    51 m · 9 sec · Sudden Valley Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lake Whatcom Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lake Whatcom Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cain Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Cain Lake Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Alger Cain Lake Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Alger Cain Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Samish Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lake Samish Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
280 mi · 76%
Lake Samish Road
58.8 mi · 16%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 5%
Lake Whatcom Boulevard
3.5 mi · 1%
Alger Cain Lake Road
2.77 mi · 1%
Cain Lake Road
2.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+121.3 mi
246.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 56m from Sudden Valley
Leave By
5:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Sudden Valley and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 246.08 mi (396.03 km).

Sudden Valley

#1 Sudden Valley

Census designated place

Population6,441
Coordinates48.7228900, -122.3465500
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Spokane Valley

#2 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Start: Tawny Circle (-122.346697, 48.722761)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 591 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.96 gal
49.07 L · about $67.82
Round trip
$135.64
25.92 gal · 98.14 L
Estimated CO2
115.2 kg one way
Round trip: 230.4 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sudden Valley and Spokane Valley. The current time is 12:36:12.

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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.