How far is Alderton, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Alderton, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 298.8 miles (480.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alderton and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alderton and Spokane Valley.
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Start on State Route 162
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 162
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Continue on Orting Highway East
2841 ft · 1 min · Orting Highway East
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Take the ramp left toward WA 410 West: Tacoma
1496 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Seattle
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
24.1 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
2039 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto North Pines Road
45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alderton and Spokane Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
252 mi · 04h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alderton and Light Rain Likely near Spokane Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alderton to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 298.8 miles (480.8 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Alderton and 149.5 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.16 one way or $110.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alderton and Light Rain Likely near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alderton and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 235.81 mi (379.5 km).
#1 Alderton
Alderton is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1695500, -122.2292800 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $55.16 | $110.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $58.68 | $117.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $60.83 | $121.65 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $57.62 | $115.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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