How far is Kelso, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Kelso, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 393.5 miles (633.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kelso and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kelso and Spokane Valley.
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Start on North 4th Avenue
10 m · 6 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cowlitz Way
532 ft · 13 sec · Cowlitz Way
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Turn right onto North Pacific Avenue
900 ft · 25 sec · North Pacific Avenue
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Continue on North Kelso Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1486 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
1534 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg
1455 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Selah Road
31 m · 2 sec · Selah Road
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Take the ramp slight right
34 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane
3223 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
166.3 mi · 2 hr 58 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 Kelso 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
166 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Kelso and Rain near Spokane Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kelso to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 393.5 miles (633.2 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.6 miles from Kelso and 206.8 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 106 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 $72.63 one way or $145.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kelso and Rain near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kittitas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kelso and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 287.53 mi (462.74 km).
#1 Kelso
Town and parish in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Population | 12,438 |
| Coordinates | 46.1467800, -122.9084400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 633 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
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 | $72.63 | $145.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $77.27 | $154.54 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $80.10 | $160.20 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $75.88 | $151.76 |
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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