How far is Buckley, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Buckley, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckley and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckley and Spokane Valley.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Cottage Street
132 m · 19 sec · North Cottage Street
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Turn right onto North River Avenue
139 m · 27 sec · North River Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
72 m · 6 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn slight right
40 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 410 East
2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 410 East
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Turn left onto Cole Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Cole Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
585 ft · 20 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Porter Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street
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Continue on 264th Avenue Southeast
2.5 mi · 4 min · 264th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue
18 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
1185 ft · 30 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue
69 m · 11 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
2 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
38 m · 3 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
32 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
2186 ft · 41 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
34 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 231st Street
40 m · 3 sec · Southeast 231st Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 18 East: North Bend
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
11.6 mi · 15 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 Buckley 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buckley and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckley to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 146.6 miles from Buckley and 145.8 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.9 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 7:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.00 one way or $108.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buckley and Mostly Sunny 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 Buckley and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 226.54 mi (364.58 km).
#1 Buckley
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 5,286 |
| Coordinates | 47.1631600, -122.0267800 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $54.00 | $108.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $57.45 | $114.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $59.56 | $119.11 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $56.42 | $112.84 |
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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