How far is Fircrest, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Fircrest, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fircrest and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fircrest and Spokane Valley.
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Start on Alameda Avenue
1194 ft · 45 sec · Alameda Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
1781 ft · 51 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on South 19th Street
844 ft · 27 sec · South 19th Street
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Turn right onto South Orchard Street
853 ft · 28 sec · South Orchard Street
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Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Seattle, Portland
1755 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 14 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 Fircrest and Spokane Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Fircrest 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 Fircrest to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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 152 miles from Fircrest and 152.2 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 7:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.15 one way or $112.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fircrest 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fircrest and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 248.27 mi (399.56 km).
#1 Fircrest
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,884 |
| Coordinates | 47.2395400, -122.5159600 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $56.15 | $112.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $59.73 | $119.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $61.92 | $123.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $58.66 | $117.32 |
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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