How far is Fox Island, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Fox Island, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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
317.09 mi
05h 10m
Flight
253.39 mi
407.79 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.39 mi
Kilometers
407.79 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.09 mi
Kilometers
510.3 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Tue, May 26, 12:03 PM PDT
Return by in Fox Island
Tue, May 26, 5:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Island
2026-05-26T06:53
Arrive Spokane Valley
Tue, May 26, 12:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Island
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Fox Island
158.6 mi
02h 35m
To Spokane Valley
158.5 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Island and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Lane

    2060 ft · 2 min · 7th Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fox Drive

    2620 ft · 1 min · Fox Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Island Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Fox Island Bridge

    1952 ft · 48 sec · Fox Island Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Warren Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 3 min · Warren Drive Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest

    2617 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 40th Street Northwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 40th Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Wollochet Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    139 m · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fillmore Drive Northwest

    1427 ft · 31 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 56th Street Northwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Olympic Drive

    3146 ft · 1 min · Olympic Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma

    1859 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  22. 22

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Island 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
264 mi · 83%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 9%
WA 16 East
9.26 mi · 3%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 3%
Wollochet Drive Northwest
1.04 mi
Warren Drive Northwest
1.02 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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
253.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 35m from Fox Island
Leave By
6:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fox Island and Partly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fox Island to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Fox Island and 158.5 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 6:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.56 one way or $117.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fox Island and Partly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Island and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 253.39 mi (407.79 km).

Fox Island

#1 Fox Island

Census designated place in Washington, United States

Population3,633
Coordinates47.2514900, -122.6290200
Altitude51
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: 7th Avenue Court Fox Island (-122.628486, 47.252155)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.19 gal
42.35 L · about $58.56
Round trip
$117.11
22.38 gal · 84.7 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.9 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $58.56 $117.11
Mid-grade $5.57 $62.29 $124.59
Premium $5.77 $64.58 $129.15
Diesel $5.47 $61.18 $122.35

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fox Island and Spokane Valley. The current time is 06:53:07.

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.