How far is Sunnyside, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Sunnyside, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 193.2 miles (311 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Adams County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunnyside and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside and Spokane Valley.
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Start on South 9th Street
143 m · 26 sec · South 9th Street
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Continue on South 9th Street
542 ft · 36 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn sharp right onto East Edison Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Edison Avenue
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Turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Yakima Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Waneta Road
2669 ft · 59 sec · Waneta Road
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Take the ramp left
1943 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
32.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 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 Sunnyside and Spokane Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 395 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
131 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 193.2 miles (311 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Hatton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Sunnyside and 96.9 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.69 one way or $71.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sunnyside and Rain near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Hatton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hatton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyside and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 160.37 mi (258.09 km).
#1 Sunnyside
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 16,325 |
| Coordinates | 46.3237400, -120.0086500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $35.69 | $71.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $37.97 | $75.93 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $39.36 | $78.72 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $37.28 | $74.57 |
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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