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

The driving distance from Sultan, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
264.79 mi
04h 54m
Flight
212.93 mi
342.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.93 mi
Kilometers
342.68 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.79 mi
Kilometers
426.14 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM PDT
Return by in Sultan
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sultan
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Spokane Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sultan
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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Sultan
149.4 mi
02h 27m
To Spokane Valley
115.4 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    93 m · 15 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stevens Pass Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Stevens Pass Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1418 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Ferry Street

    143 m · 23 sec · South Ferry Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    111 m · 21 sec · East Fremont Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Lewis Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Lewis Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 203

    837 ft · 20 sec · State Route 203

  8. 8

    Continue on Monroe Duvall Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Monroe Duvall Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    41 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Duvall Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Monroe Duvall Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    30 m · 2 sec · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Tolt Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Tolt Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast

    2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Continue on Bendigo Boulevard North

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard North

  25. 25

    Continue on Bendigo Boulevard South

    797 ft · 17 sec · Bendigo Boulevard South

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane

    72 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    247.1 mi · 4 hr 27 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
259 mi · 98%
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
8.04 mi · 3%
Stevens Pass Highway
7.07 mi · 3%
Monroe Duvall Road
4.99 mi · 2%
Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.73 mi · 2%
Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

247 mi · 04h 27m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
212.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 27m from Sultan
Leave By
7:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Sultan 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 Sultan to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 149.4 miles from Sultan and 115.4 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 7:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.88 one way or $97.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Sultan and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, 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 George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sultan and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 212.93 mi (342.68 km).

Sultan

#1 Sultan

City in USA

Population5,673
Coordinates47.8626000, -121.8165100
Altitude33
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: 4th Street (-121.816489, 47.8626)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.34 gal
35.37 L · about $48.88
Round trip
$97.75
18.68 gal · 70.74 L
Estimated CO2
83 kg one way
Round trip: 166 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $48.88 $97.75
Mid-grade $5.57 $52.00 $103.99
Premium $5.77 $53.90 $107.80
Diesel $5.47 $51.06 $102.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sultan and Spokane Valley. The current time is 22:31:12.

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.