Origin
Spokane Valley, WA
Late night in Spokane Valley on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane Valley, WA to Mead, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.5 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mead, WA
Dmytro Glazunov
Trip Overview
This short 11.5-mile trip from Spokane Valley, WA, to Mead, WA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 21 minutes to complete. You'll navigate using North Argonne Road, East Peone Road, and the Spokane Valley Freeway, with about 12% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, and with no designated stops, it's a straightforward local journey. This route is ideal for a quick transit or a short excursion within the Pacific Coast region, offering a convenient way to travel between these two Washington locations without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Argonne Road | 6 mi | 12m |
| East Peone Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Spokane Valley Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| North Bruce Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Peone Foothills Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Pines Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Mullan Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Argonne Road
— 6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley, WA and Mead, 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
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Spokane Valley Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Millwood
6
Turn right onto North Mullan Road
473 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Mullan Road
7
Continue on North Argonne Road
6.0 mi
·
12 min
·
North Argonne Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on North Bruce Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bruce Road
9
Turn left onto East Peone Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Peone Road
10
Continue on East Peone Foothills Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Peone Foothills Road
11
Turn right onto North Market Street
344 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Market Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Montgomery Avenue
Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Millwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Millwood
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North Mullan Road
Turn right onto North Mullan Road
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
East Peone Road
Turn left onto East Peone Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Market Street
Turn right onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.81 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Mead, WA
Late night in Mead on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 11.5-mile excursion. While the Spokane Valley Freeway accounts for a portion of the journey, a significant part of your travel will be on local roads like North Argonne Road and East Peone Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles along North Argonne Road. This profile suggests a driving experience that requires attention to turns and local traffic patterns rather than sustained high-speed travel.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on North Argonne Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Montgomery Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Montgomery Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.2 miles (North Mullan Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Spokane Valley, WA to Mead, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Millwood along the way.
Millwood
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on North Argonne Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Montgomery Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.2 miles (North Mullan Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mead, WA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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