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Trip from Port Ludlow, WA to Spokane Valley, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 3m
Distance
364 mi
586 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 52m
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6 AM
7h 3m
8 AM
7h 26m
10 AM
7h 11m
12 PM
7h 9m
3 PM
7h 12m
5 PM
7h 24m
8 PM
6h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Ludlow, WA
William Jacobs
Spokane Valley, WA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Port Ludlow to Spokane Valley is 364 miles and takes about 7 hours and 3 minutes via I 90, State Route 18, and State Highway 16, with a fuel budget near $77 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip mostly sticks to major highways, making it a straightforward drive across Washington state. You'll transition from the Pacific Coast region to the interior, so expect a change in scenery as you head east. It's a good option if you need to get from the Olympic Peninsula area to Spokane efficiently without needing an overnight stop.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182 miles from Port Ludlow, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 263.1 mi | 4h 46m |
| State Route 18 | 27.3 mi | 34m |
| State Highway 16 | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 3 Northeast | 23.2 mi | 31m |
| I 5 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| State Route 104 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Oak Bay Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 3 West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 263.1 mi, about 4h 46m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 63 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
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Port Ludlow, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on Marina View Drive
286 ft
·
17 sec
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Marina View Drive
2
Turn left onto Oak Bay Road
2.2 mi
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4 min
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Oak Bay Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto WA 19
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Beaver Valley Road
4
Enter roundabout onto WA 104
211 ft
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2 sec
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State Route 104
5
Continue on WA 104
4.9 mi
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6 min
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State Route 104
6
Enter roundabout onto WA 104
117 ft
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1 sec
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State Route 104
7
Continue on WA 104
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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State Route 104
8
Continue on WA 104
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Hood Canal Floating Bridge
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto WA 3
23 mi
·
31 min
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State Highway 3 Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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State Highway 3 West
12
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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West State Route 16
13
Continue on WA 16
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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I 5
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
8.2 mi
·
10 min
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I 5
Use the slight right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto WA 18
27 mi
·
34 min
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State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on WA 18
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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Snoqualmie Parkway
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
22
Merge onto I 90
252 mi
·
4 hr 32 min
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I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
11 mi
·
14 min
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I 90; US 2; US 395
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 27
25
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft
·
11 sec
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North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour drive time, starting your day in Port Ludlow by 9 AM should allow you to reach Spokane Valley before dark. With only 2 recommended stops, plan to fuel up and take breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point. The longest stretch is over 260 miles on I 90, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. You'll be on highways for almost the entire route, so keep an eye on your speed limits. The 2 stops suggest you can be flexible with where you pause, but consider that I 90 will be your main artery for most of the distance.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182 miles from Port Ludlow, WA, or about 3h 43m 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182 miles or 3h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 55m
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 Port Ludlow, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Ludlow, WA
This is one driving day of about 364 miles and 7h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Ludlow, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 182 miles from Port Ludlow, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 263.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Sprague Lake Eastbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Indian John Hill Rest Area, I-90 Eastbound
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
SeaTac Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Sprague Lake Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Schrag Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Schrag Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Winchester Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Ryegrass Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Indian John Hill Rest Area, I-90 Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Travelers Rest Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Winchester Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Colville Fuels Half Sun Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Ryegrass Westbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 72.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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WA 19 / Beaver Valley Road
At end of road, turn left onto WA 19 / Beaver Valley Road
Navigation decision point
6
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
63.5 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
6
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
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I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
72.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.91 one way
$141.82 round trip
$4.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.18 | $74.29 | $148.58 |
| premium | $5.39 | $77.26 | $154.51 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $68.73 | $137.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.2 | 1 | $38.22 | $17.47 |
| Efficient EV | 91 | 1 | $31.85 | $14.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.6 | 1 | $50.96 | $23.30 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Port Ludlow, WA
Evening in Port Ludlow on Saturday
Local time
6:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spokane Valley, WA
Evening in Spokane Valley on Saturday
Local time
6:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 3 mph
34% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 16 at 8:50PM PDT until July 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 16 at 8:50PM PDT until July 17 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
54°F
North Bend, WA
182 mi in
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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 37.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a predominantly highway drive, with 98% of the 364 miles on major roads like I 90. You'll encounter a long stretch of 263.1 miles on I 90, which means you can settle into a cruising speed for a significant portion of the trip. State Route 18 and State Highway 16 make up the remaining 2%, likely serving as connectors to the main interstate. Expect a steady flow of traffic and numerous exits along the interstate segments.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near WA 19 / Beaver Valley Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 364 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (WA 19 / Beaver Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 62.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,546 ft
63 ft
Total Climb
3,869 ft
Total Descent
1,918 ft
Highest Point
2,546 ft
~130 mi in
Elevation Range
2,483 ft
Notable High Points
2,546 ft at ~130 miles
+519 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Port Ludlow, WA to Spokane Valley, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.
Muckleshoot Reservation
72.1 mi in
|
~1h 38m
About the Cities
Starting in Port Ludlow, WA
Full guide →Arriving in Spokane Valley, WA
Full guide →Founded 2003
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 3m. Total distance: 364 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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 24 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Spokane Valley, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (WA 19 / Beaver Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 62.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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