How far is Anacortes, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Anacortes, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 361.5 miles (581.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
361.51 mi
05h 41m
Flight
254.61 mi
409.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.61 mi
Kilometers
409.75 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.51 mi
Kilometers
581.79 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM PDT
Return by in Anacortes
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anacortes
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anacortes
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Anacortes
179.3 mi
02h 50m
To Spokane Valley
182.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anacortes and Spokane Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anacortes and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    3 m · 4 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Commercial Avenue

    2965 ft · 2 min · Commercial Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 22nd Street

    755 ft · 28 sec · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue

    2369 ft · 1 min · R Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto R Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue

    1676 ft · 46 sec · R Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    66 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 20 Spur

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner

    51 m · 2 sec · State Route 20

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 20

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Vernon

    5.4 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Kincaid Street

    619 ft · 13 sec · West Kincaid Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 50 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anacortes and Spokane Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
280 mi · 77%
I 5 North
43.3 mi · 12%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 5%
State Route 20
6.97 mi · 2%
Mount Vernon
5.42 mi · 2%
State Route 20 Spur
2.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

268 mi · 04h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+106.9 mi
254.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 50m from Anacortes
Leave By
5:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Anacortes and Rain near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anacortes to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 361.5 miles (581.8 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.3 miles from Anacortes and 182.2 miles from Spokane Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.9 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 5:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.77 one way or $133.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Anacortes and Rain near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellensburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellensburg.

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anacortes and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 254.61 mi (409.75 km).

Anacortes

#1 Anacortes

City in Washington, United States

Population17,715
Coordinates48.5126000, -122.6126700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Spokane Valley

#2 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Start: Commercial Avenue (-122.612626, 48.512629)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.76 gal
48.29 L · about $66.77
Round trip
$133.55
25.52 gal · 96.58 L
Estimated CO2
113.4 kg one way
Round trip: 226.8 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $66.77 $133.55
Mid-grade $5.57 $71.03 $142.07
Premium $5.77 $73.64 $147.28
Diesel $5.47 $69.76 $139.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anacortes and Spokane Valley. The current time is 21:48:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.