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

The driving distance from Indianola, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 355.5 miles (572.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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
355.49 mi
05h 47m
Flight
245.78 mi
395.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.78 mi
Kilometers
395.54 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.49 mi
Kilometers
572.11 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Mon, Jul 27, 10:02 PM PDT
Return by in Indianola
Tue, Jul 28, 3:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianola
2026-07-27T16:15
Arrive Spokane Valley
Mon, Jul 27, 10:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianola
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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Indianola
177.6 mi
02h 53m
To Spokane Valley
177.9 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
88°F
Today

Patchy Smoke

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Indianola Road Northeast

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Indianola Road Northeast

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Miller Bay Road Northeast

    1510 ft · 32 sec · Miller Bay Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast Gunderson Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Northeast Gunderson Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bond Road Northeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Bond Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 305 Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 305 Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 3 South: Bremerton

    2762 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest

    16.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  9. 9

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  17. 17

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianola 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
264 mi · 74%
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 8%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 3 Northwest
16.1 mi · 5%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 2%
Indianola Road Northeast
3.27 mi · 1%
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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+109.7 mi
245.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 53m from Indianola
Leave By
5:24 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indianola and Patchy Smoke near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianola to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 355.5 miles (572.1 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.6 miles from Indianola and 177.9 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.7 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 5:24 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.67 one way or $131.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianola and Patchy Smoke 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 Indianola and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 245.78 mi (395.54 km).

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#1 Indianola

Situated on the western shore of Port Madison Bay in Kitsap County, this residential community lies at an elevation of 46 feet facing Puget Sound.

Population0
Coordinates47.7470400, -122.5256900
Altitude14
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: Indianola Road Northeast (-122.525738, 47.74704)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.55 gal
47.49 L · about $65.67
Round trip
$131.35
25.1 gal · 94.98 L
Estimated CO2
111.5 kg one way
Round trip: 223.1 kg / 492 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $65.67 $131.35
Mid-grade $5.57 $69.87 $139.73
Premium $5.77 $72.43 $144.85
Diesel $5.47 $68.61 $137.22

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 · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianola and Spokane Valley. The current time is 16:15:06.

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.