How far is Castle Rock, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Castle Rock, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 371.4 miles (597.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
371.39 mi
06h 16m
Flight
284.07 mi
457.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.07 mi
Kilometers
457.16 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.39 mi
Kilometers
597.7 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Mon, May 25, 3:55 AM PDT
Return by in Castle Rock
Mon, May 25, 10:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Rock
2026-05-24T21:39
Arrive Spokane Valley
Mon, May 25, 3:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castle Rock
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Castle Rock
182 mi
03h 08m
To Spokane Valley
189.4 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WSW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Avenue Southwest

    1174 ft · 33 sec · Front Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Barr Street

    45 m · 9 sec · Barr Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Huntington Avenue North

    2742 ft · 1 min · Huntington Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on Mount Saint Helens Way Northeast

    124 m · 13 sec · Mount Saint Helens Way Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.8 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg

    1455 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Selah Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Selah Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane

    3223 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    166.3 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
178 mi · 48%
Selah Road
30.6 mi · 8%
I 5 North
18.3 mi · 5%
US 12 East
17.4 mi · 5%
Huntington Avenue North
0.52 mi
WA 27
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

166 mi · 02h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.3 mi
284.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
03h 08m from Castle Rock
Leave By
11:28 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Castle Rock and Partly Cloudy near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 371.4 miles (597.7 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182 miles from Castle Rock and 189.4 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.60 one way or $137.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Castle Rock and Partly Cloudy near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kittitas, 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 Kittitas.

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 284.07 mi (457.16 km).

Castle Rock

#1 Castle Rock

City in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States

Population2,304
Coordinates46.2751100, -122.9076100
Altitude18
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: Front Avenue Southwest (-122.907917, 46.27508)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 598 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.11 gal
49.61 L · about $68.60
Round trip
$137.21
26.22 gal · 99.22 L
Estimated CO2
116.5 kg one way
Round trip: 233 kg / 514 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $68.60 $137.21
Mid-grade $5.57 $72.98 $145.97
Premium $5.77 $75.66 $151.32
Diesel $5.47 $71.67 $143.34

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Rock and Spokane Valley. The current time is 21:39:46.

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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.