Origin
Spokane, WA
Late night in Spokane on Tuesday
Local time
1:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spokane, WA to Spokane Valley, 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
14m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Spokane to Spokane Valley is 10.1 miles and takes about 14 minutes via I 90, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical option for those needing to get from one point to another within the Spokane metropolitan area. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger itinerary, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| North Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Main Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Gorge Trail | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pines Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on South Gorge Trail
157 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Gorge Trail
2
Turn right
26 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
464 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Main Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Monroe Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward WA 27
8
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Avenue
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Monroe Street
Turn right onto North Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward WA 27
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WA 27
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
WA 27 / North Pines Road
Turn left onto WA 27 / North Pines Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.23 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.22 | $4.43 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
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
Spokane Valley, WA
Late night in Spokane Valley on Tuesday
Local time
1:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°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
1 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
14m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 88% of it on high-speed roads. You'll experience 8.8 miles as the longest uninterrupted stretch on I 90. The drive begins with a section on North Monroe Street before transitioning to the interstate, offering a consistent pace for most of the journey. Expect a smooth ride primarily on the interstate, making for an efficient commute.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and North Monroe Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Monroe Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Spokane, WA
Full guide →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 14m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Monroe Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spokane Valley, 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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