How far is Longview Heights, WA from Spokane, WA?
The driving distance from Longview Heights, WA to Spokane, WA is about 360.5 miles (580.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m 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 28m.
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 Longview Heights and Spokane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longview Heights and Spokane.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Crestmont Avenue
98 m · 15 sec · Crestmont Avenue
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Turn left onto Alpine Way
86 m · 18 sec · Alpine Way
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Turn left onto Cedar Gates Road
155 m · 24 sec · Cedar Gates Road
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Turn right onto Laulainen Road
160 m · 24 sec · Laulainen Road
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Turn left onto Gates Road
766 ft · 35 sec · Gates Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Heights Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Columbia Heights Road
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Turn left onto Nevada Drive
1.4 mi · 6 min · Nevada Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Westside Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westside Highway
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Turn right onto Lexington Bridge Drive
2197 ft · 1 min · Lexington Bridge Drive
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Take the ramp left
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 27 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
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
1203 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
1151 ft · 33 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1027 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
2275 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
846 ft · 35 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
48 m · 17 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gorge Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Longview Heights and Spokane.
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 leaving Longview Heights and Rain near Spokane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longview Heights to Spokane?
The road trip is about 360.5 miles (580.2 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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 183.7 miles from Longview Heights and 176.8 miles from Spokane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.4 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 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 $66.56 one way or $133.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Longview Heights and Rain near Spokane.
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.
Columbia Station
Quincy, Washington
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longview Heights and Spokane. Straight-line distance: 280.1 mi (450.78 km).
#1 Longview Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 3,851 |
| Coordinates | 46.1803900, -122.9570600 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Avenue (-117.429081, 47.659029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 580 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $66.56 | $133.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $70.81 | $141.62 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $73.41 | $146.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $69.54 | $139.08 |
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
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