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

The driving distance from Cosmopolis, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 376.2 miles (605.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310 miles (498.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m 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
376.21 mi
06h 07m
Flight
309.99 mi
498.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.99 mi
Kilometers
498.88 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.21 mi
Kilometers
605.45 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Wed, May 13, 12:06 AM PDT
Return by in Cosmopolis
Wed, May 13, 6:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cosmopolis
2026-05-12T17:59
Arrive Spokane Valley
Wed, May 13, 12:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 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
11:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cosmopolis
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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Cosmopolis
188.8 mi
03h 03m
To Spokane Valley
187.3 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    7 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto F Street

    655 ft · 28 sec · F Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 107

    7 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1923 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cosmopolis 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
264 mi · 70%
Olympic Highway
74.1 mi · 20%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 7%
State Route 107
7.03 mi · 2%
1st Street
4.1 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.2 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

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 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.2 mi
310 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
03h 03m from Cosmopolis
Leave By
11:46 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cosmopolis 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 Cosmopolis to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 376.2 miles (605.5 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.8 miles from Cosmopolis and 187.3 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 310 miles (498.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 $69.44 one way or $138.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cosmopolis and Mostly Sunny 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 Cosmopolis and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 309.99 mi (498.88 km).

Cosmopolis

#1 Cosmopolis

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates46.9553700, -123.7737800
Altitude8
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: F Street (-123.773834, 46.955415)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 605 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.27 gal
50.25 L · about $69.44
Round trip
$138.88
26.54 gal · 100.5 L
Estimated CO2
117.9 kg one way
Round trip: 235.9 kg / 520 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $69.44 $138.88
Mid-grade $5.57 $73.87 $147.75
Premium $5.77 $76.58 $153.16
Diesel $5.47 $72.55 $145.09

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cosmopolis and Spokane Valley. The current time is 17:59:06.

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.