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

The driving distance from Sumas, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 392.8 miles (632.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m 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
392.85 mi
06h 21m
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
392.85 mi
Kilometers
632.23 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM PDT
Return by in Sumas
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumas
2026-04-22T22:14
Arrive Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 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
11:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumas
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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Sumas
196.3 mi
03h 10m
To Spokane Valley
196.5 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Easterbrook Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Easterbrook Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Badger Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Badger Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Nooksack Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Nooksack Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Columbia Street

    1749 ft · 29 sec · West Columbia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Everson Road

    2407 ft · 41 sec · Everson Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Kale Street

    1063 ft · 18 sec · Kale Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Mead Avenue

    2351 ft · 54 sec · Mead Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Everson Goshen Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Everson Goshen Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Everson Goshen Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Everson Goshen Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Baker Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Baker Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Sunset Drive

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Sunset Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South

    781 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumas 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
280 mi · 71%
I 5 South
71.9 mi · 18%
I 405 South
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

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

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
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+144.5 mi
248.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
03h 10m from Sumas
Leave By
11:16 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sumas and Rain near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 392.8 miles (632.2 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.3 miles from Sumas and 196.5 miles from Spokane Valley.

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 144.5 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 $72.53 one way or $145.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near 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 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 Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

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

Sumas

#1 Sumas

Small city in Washington

Population1,629
Coordinates49.0001200, -122.2648800
Altitude13
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: Cherry Street (-122.264915, 49.00012)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 632 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 32m
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
13.86 gal
52.48 L · about $72.53
Round trip
$145.06
27.72 gal · 104.96 L
Estimated CO2
123.2 kg one way
Round trip: 246.3 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $72.53 $145.06
Mid-grade $5.57 $77.16 $154.32
Premium $5.77 $79.99 $159.97
Diesel $5.47 $75.77 $151.55

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 Sumas and Spokane Valley. The current time is 22:14:23.

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.