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

The driving distance from Kittitas, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.68 mi
02h 42m
Flight
156.25 mi
251.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.25 mi
Kilometers
251.46 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.68 mi
Kilometers
281.12 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 8:41 PM PDT
Return by in Kittitas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kittitas
2026-04-22T17:59
Arrive Spokane Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 8:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kittitas
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Lind
WA

Town of the United States

From Kittitas
87.2 mi
01h 21m
To Spokane Valley
87.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
16 to 30 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East First Avenue

    45 m · 9 sec · East First Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East

    1460 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    161.8 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kittitas 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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
173 mi · 99%
Main Street
1 mi · 1%
WA 27
0.39 mi
East First Avenue
0.03 mi
North Pines Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
156.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lind
01h 21m from Kittitas
Leave By
1:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kittitas 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 Kittitas to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lind is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Kittitas and 87.4 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kittitas and Rain near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Lind

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

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

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

25 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

50 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

81 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

81 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kittitas and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 156.25 mi (251.46 km).

Kittitas

#1 Kittitas

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

Population1,521
Coordinates46.9831800, -120.4170100
Altitude502
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: 1st Avenue (-120.417008, 46.983209)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.33 L · about $32.24
Round trip
$64.47
12.32 gal · 46.66 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.24 $64.47
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.29 $68.59
Premium $5.77 $35.55 $71.10
Diesel $5.47 $33.68 $67.35

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kittitas and Spokane Valley. The current time is 17:59:52.

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.