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

The driving distance from Lynden, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 383.9 miles (617.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
383.86 mi
06h 05m
Flight
255.12 mi
410.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.12 mi
Kilometers
410.58 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.86 mi
Kilometers
617.76 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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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 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM PDT
Return by in Lynden
Thu, Apr 23, 10:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynden
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynden
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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 Lynden
191.8 mi
03h 02m
To Spokane Valley
192.1 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
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 Lynden and Spokane Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    798 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street

    1717 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hannegan Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Hannegan Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hannegan Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Hannegan Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Hannegan Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Hannegan Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Sunset Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Sunset Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South

    781 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynden 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
280 mi · 73%
I 5 South
71.9 mi · 19%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 5%
Hannegan Road
11.6 mi · 3%
East Sunset Drive
0.95 mi
I 90
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

268 mi · 04h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.8 mi
255.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
03h 02m from Lynden
Leave By
11:50 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Lynden 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 Lynden to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 383.9 miles (617.8 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.8 miles from Lynden and 192.1 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.8 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 $70.85 one way or $141.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lynden and Rain 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 Lynden and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 255.12 mi (410.58 km).

Lynden

#1 Lynden

City in Washington, United States

Population15,408
Coordinates48.9465000, -122.4521100
Altitude33
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: Main Street (-122.452124, 48.946269)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 618 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.54 gal
51.27 L · about $70.85
Round trip
$141.71
27.08 gal · 102.54 L
Estimated CO2
120.3 kg one way
Round trip: 240.7 kg / 531 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $70.85 $141.71
Mid-grade $5.57 $75.38 $150.75
Premium $5.77 $78.14 $156.28
Diesel $5.47 $74.02 $148.05

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 Lynden and Spokane Valley. The current time is 22:10:06.

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.