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

The driving distance from Chehalis, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 358.7 miles (577.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.8 miles (447 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
358.68 mi
05h 43m
Flight
277.76 mi
447.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.76 mi
Kilometers
447.01 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.68 mi
Kilometers
577.24 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM PDT
Return by in Chehalis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chehalis
2026-04-22T16:29
Arrive Spokane Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chehalis
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 Chehalis
177.8 mi
02h 51m
To Spokane Valley
180.9 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 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 Chehalis and Spokane Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Market Boulevard

    24 m · 6 sec · North Market Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3190 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North

    2212 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chehalis 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
264 mi · 73%
I 5 North
63.6 mi · 18%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 8%
West Main Street
0.6 mi
WA 18 East
0.5 mi
WA 27
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.9 mi
277.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 51m from Chehalis
Leave By
5:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Chehalis 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 Chehalis to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 358.7 miles (577.2 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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 177.8 miles from Chehalis and 180.9 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 277.8 miles (447 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.9 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 5:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.25 one way or $132.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Chehalis 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 Chehalis and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 277.76 mi (447.01 km).

Chehalis

#1 Chehalis

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

Population7,825
Coordinates46.6620500, -122.9640200
Altitude74
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: North Market Boulevard (-122.964319, 46.661856)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 577 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.66 gal
47.91 L · about $66.25
Round trip
$132.50
25.32 gal · 95.82 L
Estimated CO2
112.5 kg one way
Round trip: 225 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $66.25 $132.50
Mid-grade $5.57 $70.48 $140.96
Premium $5.77 $73.06 $146.12
Diesel $5.47 $69.21 $138.42

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Chehalis and Spokane Valley. The current time is 16:29:49.

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.