How far is East Renton Highlands, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from East Renton Highlands, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
279.7 mi
04h 28m
Flight
227.46 mi
366.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.46 mi
Kilometers
366.06 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.7 mi
Kilometers
450.13 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM PDT
Return by in East Renton Highlands
Sun, Apr 19, 10:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Renton Highlands
2026-04-19T02:00
Arrive Spokane Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Renton Highlands
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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From East Renton Highlands
139.7 mi
02h 14m
To Spokane Valley
139.9 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Renton Highlands and Spokane Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Renton Highlands and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on 172nd Avenue Southeast

    1102 ft · 40 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast 128th Street

    1309 ft · 30 sec · Southeast 128th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 176th Avenue Southeast

    2120 ft · 1 min · 176th Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast 121st Place

    1285 ft · 45 sec · Southeast 121st Place

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 171st Place Southeast

    1497 ft · 57 sec · 171st Place Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Southeast Renton Issaquah Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Renton Issaquah Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Renton Issaquah Road Southeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Renton Issaquah Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on 17th Avenue Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 17th Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    2485 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    261.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Renton Highlands and Spokane Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
273 mi · 98%
Renton Issaquah Road Southeast
3.41 mi · 1%
Southeast Renton Issaquah Road
0.74 mi
17th Avenue Northwest
0.7 mi
176th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
WA 27
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight right

262 mi · 04h 43m

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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
227.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 14m from East Renton Highlands
Leave By
8:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving East Renton Highlands and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Renton Highlands to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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 139.7 miles from East Renton Highlands and 139.9 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.65 one way or $103.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around East Renton Highlands and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Renton Highlands and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 227.46 mi (366.06 km).

East Renton Highlands

#1 East Renton Highlands

Census designated place

Population11,140
Coordinates47.4848200, -122.1123400
Altitude158
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: 172nd Avenue Southeast (-122.111526, 47.484825)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.36 L · about $51.65
Round trip
$103.30
19.74 gal · 74.72 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $51.65 $103.30
Mid-grade $5.57 $54.95 $109.89
Premium $5.77 $56.96 $113.92
Diesel $5.47 $53.96 $107.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Renton Highlands and Spokane Valley. The current time is 02:00:31.

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.