How far is Three Lakes, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Three Lakes, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 311.9 miles (502 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Lakes and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Lakes and Spokane Valley.
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Start on 163rd Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 3 min · 163rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Three Lakes Road
2666 ft · 1 min · Three Lakes Road
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Turn right onto 171st Avenue Southeast
105 m · 14 sec · 171st Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Spada Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Spada Road
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Turn left onto Trombley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Trombley Road
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Turn left onto Chain Lake Road
27 m · 4 sec · Chain Lake Road
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Continue on Chain Lake Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Chain Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chain Lake Road
40 m · 4 sec · Chain Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Chain Lake Road
2010 ft · 57 sec · Chain Lake Road
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Continue on North Lewis Street
1.6 km · 3 min · North Lewis Street
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Continue on State Route 203
837 ft · 20 sec · State Route 203
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Continue on Monroe Duvall Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Monroe Duvall Road
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Turn straight
41 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Duvall Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Monroe Duvall Road
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Continue on Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
2.9 mi · 4 min · Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
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Continue on Main Street Northeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street Northeast
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Continue on Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
30 m · 2 sec · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
6.4 mi · 10 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Continue on Tolt Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Tolt Avenue
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
9 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Bendigo Boulevard North
2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard North
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Continue on Bendigo Boulevard South
797 ft · 17 sec · Bendigo Boulevard South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane
72 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
247.1 mi · 4 hr 27 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 Three Lakes 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
247 mi · 04h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Three Lakes and Sunny near Spokane Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Lakes to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 311.9 miles (502 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 149.5 miles from Three Lakes and 162.4 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.7 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 7:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.84 one way or $119.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Three Lakes and Sunny near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Lakes and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 222.2 mi (357.6 km).
#1 Three Lakes
Situated within Snohomish County at an elevation of approximately 486 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the western foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9448200, -122.0115200 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $5.44 | $59.84 | $119.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $62.97 | $125.93 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $65.81 | $131.61 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $80.28 | $160.57 |
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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