Spanning 300.7 miles across Washington, this journey from Spokane Valley to Alderwood Manor is a straightforward cross-state connection. You can expect to spend approximately 5 hours and 35 minutes behind the wheel, making it a feasible, albeit long, single-day trip. Budgeting around $63 for fuel should cover your transit across the state. Since the entire route remains within the Pacific Coast region, you will experience a consistent environment from start to finish. Because this is a highway-focused drive, it is best suited for travelers who prefer efficient, direct transit over winding backroads. Whether you prefer to power through in one day or break it up for a more leisurely pace, the route offers a reliable path for your cross-Washington travel.
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
150.4 miles from Spokane Valley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
267.6 mi
4h 50m
I 405
18.8 mi
23m
Spokane Valley Freeway
11.3 mi
14m
North Pines Road
0.2 mi
<1m
36th Avenue West
0.1 mi
<1m
196th Street Southwest
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Montgomery Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 267.6 mi, about 4h 50m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 99 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,111 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,743
Quietest
2 AM
~121 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.4×
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 Spokane Valley, WA and Alderwood Manor, WA.
1
Start on WA 27
0.2 mi·27 sec·North Pines Road
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
155 ft·6 sec·East Montgomery Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
4
Merge onto I 90
11 mi·14 min·Spokane Valley Freeway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi·1 hr·I 90; US 395
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
211 mi·3 hr 50 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 10Toward I 405: Renton, EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, BellevueUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 405
8.1 mi·10 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.4 mi·10 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
2.3 mi·2 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 5 South: Seattle, LynnwoodUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward WA 524 East, WA 524 West: 196th Street SouthwestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward WA 524 West: 196th Street SouthwestUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto WA 524
424 ft·14 sec·196th Street Southwest
16
Turn right onto 36th Avenue West
0.1 mi·14 sec·36th Avenue West
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right
153 ft·12 sec
18
At end of road, turn right
59 ft·4 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To keep your 5 hour and 35 minute drive manageable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are facing a long stretch of over 260 miles on I-90, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours near the larger metro areas. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that longest stretch, as the $63 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local prices. Flexibility is your greatest asset here; since the route is primarily interstate, you can easily adjust your pace based on traffic conditions or personal fatigue. Remember that staying alert is key when covering such a long, high-speed distance in a single day.
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 150.4 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 267.6 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 66 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.4 miles or 2h 45m 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 Alderwood Manor, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spokane Valley, 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 Spokane Valley, WA
This is one driving day of about 300.7 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Spokane Valley, 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 267.6 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 299.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Montgomery Avenue
Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
279.4 mi into trip|~5h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett
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 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
8
279.6 mi into trip|~5h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
7
298.9 mi into trip|~5h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Seattle, Lynnwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 5 South: Seattle, Lynnwood
8
299.8 mi into trip|~5h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 524 East, WA 524 West: 196th Street Southwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 524 East, WA 524 West: 196th Street S...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.63 one way
$133.26 round trip
$5.63/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.91
$69.91
$139.81
premium
$6.08
$71.98
$143.96
diesel
$5.35
$63.34
$126.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.2
1
$31.57
$14.43
Efficient EV
75.2
0
$26.31
$12.03
EV Truck/SUV
120.3
1
$42.10
$19.24
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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 May 27, 2026
Origin
Spokane Valley, WA
Afternoon
in Spokane Valley on Wednesday
Local time
1:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
SE 1 mph96% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 12:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Alderwood Manor, WA
Afternoon
in Alderwood Manor on Wednesday
Local time
1:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
NE 0 to 3 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 12:15PM 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
3 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
5h 35m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 99% of the route consisting of highway driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Spokane Valley Freeway and I-90, which features a significant 267.6-mile uninterrupted stretch. As you transition toward the end of your trip, you will move onto I-405 to reach Alderwood Manor. Because the route relies so heavily on major interstates, it offers a consistent, high-speed experience rather than a technical, winding drive. Expect a steady, interstate-heavy pace that allows you to cover large distances with minimal deviation from the main thoroughfares.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 267.6 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Montgomery Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 300.7 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 0.2 miles (East Montgomery Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 279.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,934 ft187 ft
Total Climb
2,549 ft
Total Descent
4,145 ft
Highest Point
2,934 ft
~236.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,748 ft
Notable High Points
2,934 ft at ~236.3 miles+838 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spokane Valley, WA and Alderwood Manor, WA, road signs point toward Everett and Bellevue.
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 35m. Total distance: 300.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 267.6 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Alderwood Manor, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Montgomery Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 279.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Alderwood Manor, WA before the return drive.
