Edgewood, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is 293.9 miles and takes about 5h 30m via I 90, with a fuel budget near $65 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Washington State, moving from the Pacific Coast region eastward towards the Inland Northwest. With 98% of the drive on the highway, expect a fairly direct trip focused on covering distance. It's a straightforward, single-day option if you're looking to get from the west side of the state to the east without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
147 miles from Edgewood, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
263.1 mi
4h 46m
State Route 18
24.4 mi
31m
Military Road East
3 mi
5m
South Peasley Canyon Road
0.7 mi
1m
Meridian Avenue East
0.5 mi
1m
Peasley Canyon Way South
0.5 mi
1m
Snoqualmie Parkway
0.1 mi
<1m
West Valley Highway North
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 263.1 mi, about 4h 46m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 126 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,426 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,032
Quietest
2 AM
~104 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on WA 161
0.5 mi·1 min·Meridian Avenue East
2
Turn right onto Military Road East
3.0 mi·5 min·Military Road East
3
Turn right onto Peasley Canyon Way South
0.5 mi·1 min·Peasley Canyon Way South
4
Enter roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
29 ft·0 sec·South Peasley Canyon Road
5
Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
0.7 mi·1 min·South Peasley Canyon Road
6
Turn left onto West Valley Highway North
334 ft·10 sec·West Valley Highway North
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North BendUse the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward WA 18 East
9
Merge onto WA 18
24 mi·31 min·State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on WA 18
0.1 mi·8 sec·Snoqualmie Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
12
Merge onto I 90
252 mi·4 hr 32 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
11 mi·14 min·I 90; US 2; US 395
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward WA 27
15
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft·11 sec·North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Edgewood to avoid potential traffic, especially as you merge onto I 90. With a fuel cost estimated at $65, it’s wise to fill up before leaving the Seattle metropolitan area. The longest stretch on I 90 is over 263 miles, so plan for a single significant stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. This route is easily manageable in one day, offering flexibility to depart when it suits you best.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 147 miles from Edgewood, WA, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 263.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 65 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane Valley, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edgewood, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edgewood, WA
This is one driving day of about 293.9 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Edgewood, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 263.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 30.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.8 mi into trip|~8m in|West Valley Highway North
Turn left onto West Valley Highway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
4.9 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North Bend
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North...
6
5.1 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 18 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WA 18 East
5
5.3 mi into trip|~9m in|WA 18 / State Route 18
Merge onto WA 18 / State Route 18
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
30.4 mi into trip|~42m in|I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.25 one way
$114.51 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$59.98
$119.97
premium
$5.39
$62.38
$124.76
diesel
$4.80
$55.49
$110.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.2
1
$30.86
$14.11
Efficient EV
73.5
0
$25.72
$11.76
EV Truck/SUV
117.6
1
$41.15
$18.81
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Edgewood, WA
Late night
in Edgewood on Monday
Local time
2:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
W 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 11:13AM PDT until July 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 11:13AM PDT until July 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Spokane Valley, WA
Late night
in Spokane Valley on Monday
Local time
2:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
90°F
Patchy Smoke
SW 6 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 11:13AM PDT until July 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 11:13AM PDT until July 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 20.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is an almost entirely highway drive, with 98% of the 293.9 miles spent on major roadways like I 90. You'll experience a long, continuous stretch of 263.1 miles on I 90, which means minimal need to navigate surface streets for the bulk of your travel. The transition from Military Road East and State Route 18 to I 90 will feel like entering a high-speed corridor, with frequent on- and off-ramps becoming a common sight as you gain speed.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 263.1 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 18. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near West Valley Highway North.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 293.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (West Valley Highway North): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Spokane is the second-largest city in Washington State, and the largest between Seattle and Minneapolis. It is the economic hub of the "Inland Empire", a name used for Eastern Washington and the Idaho Panhandle (pre-dating by nearly a century the use of the same title by a region in Southern California). It is at the north edge of the Palouse, where gently rolling hills of wheat fields end at the Spokane River valley.
This article also includes the suburbs of Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 30m. Total distance: 293.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 263.1 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (West Valley Highway North): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Spokane Valley, WA before the return drive.
