How far is Clarkston, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Clarkston, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkston and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston and Spokane Valley.
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Start on 6th Street
1 m · 10 sec · 6th Street
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Turn sharp left onto Diagonal Street
1794 ft · 1 min · Diagonal Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street
55 m · 5 sec · Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street
1106 ft · 38 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Street
857 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
544 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 95 North, US 195 North: Moscow, Pullman, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
2988 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pullman, Spokane
20.9 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
72.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane, City Center
1337 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 12 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 Clarkston and Spokane Valley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
72.9 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Clarkston 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 Clarkston to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Clarkston and 58 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.30 one way or $42.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarkston and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oakesdale City Park
Oakesdale City Hall
Oakesdale Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.
Colfax, Washington
Pullman, Washington
Moscow, Idaho
Lewiston, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkston and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 87.32 mi (140.53 km).
#1 Clarkston
City in Washington
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 46.4162900, -117.0455700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $22.66 | $45.32 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
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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