Summit View, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is 304.8 miles and takes about 5h 44m via I 90 and State Route 18, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Washington, moving from the Pacific Coast region towards the inland. Given its predominantly highway profile, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to cover significant ground efficiently. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal need for overnight stays.
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
152.4 miles from Summit View, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
263.1 mi
4h 46m
State Route 18
24.1 mi
30m
Valley Freeway
7.5 mi
9m
WA 512
5.5 mi
6m
Canyon Road East
1.3 mi
2m
Snoqualmie Parkway
0.1 mi
<1m
North Pines Road
<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 Summit View, WA and Spokane Valley, WA.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi·1 min·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Canyon Road East
1.3 mi·2 min·Canyon Road East
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward WA 512 East: Puyallup
4
Merge onto WA 512
5.5 mi·6 min·WA 512
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, YakimaUse the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto WA 167
7.5 mi·9 min·Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward WA 18 East: AuburnUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto WA 18
24 mi·30 min·State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on WA 18
0.1 mi·8 sec·Snoqualmie Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
11
Merge onto I 90
252 mi·4 hr 32 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
11 mi·14 min·I 90; US 2; US 395
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward WA 27
14
Turn left onto WA 27
148 ft·11 sec·North Pines Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
WA 27
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 44-minute drive, consider departing in the morning to allow for a comfortable pace and potential brief stops. With a fuel cost estimated at $64, it's wise to fill up before leaving Summit View, as services can become more spread out on I 90. The longest stretch without significant deviation is over 263 miles, so plan for a pit stop around the halfway point. This route is manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for when you choose to start and how often you pull over.
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 152.4 miles from Summit View, WA, or about 2h 57m 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 67 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.4 miles or 2h 57m 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 42m
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 Summit View, 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 Summit View, WA
This is one driving day of about 304.8 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Summit View, 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 0.2 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Canyon Road East
At end of road, turn right onto Canyon Road East
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|WA 512
Merge onto WA 512
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
7.4 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yaki...
5
8.1 mi into trip|~13m in|WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge onto WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.5 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.38 one way
$118.75 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$62.21
$124.42
premium
$5.39
$64.69
$129.38
diesel
$4.80
$57.55
$115.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.4
1
$32.00
$14.63
Efficient EV
76.2
0
$26.67
$12.19
EV Truck/SUV
121.9
1
$42.67
$19.51
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Summit View, WA
Late night
in Summit View on Monday
Local time
2:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly 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
2:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
90°F
Areas Of 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 44m 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 31.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with a 99% highway share. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on I 90, experiencing a longest stretch of 263.1 miles on this freeway. Surface roads are minimal, appearing only at the very beginning and end of your trip. Expect a consistent highway pace with frequent exits within populated areas.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?
8/10
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 0.2 miles in near Canyon Road East.
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 12 significant decision points across 304.8 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 (Canyon Road East): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (WA 512): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 44m. Total distance: 304.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 44m 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 263.1 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 22 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Canyon Road East): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (WA 512): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 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 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 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.
