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

The driving distance from McCleary, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 348.7 miles (561.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.2 miles (459 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
348.66 mi
05h 36m
Flight
285.18 mi
458.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.18 mi
Kilometers
458.95 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.66 mi
Kilometers
561.11 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM PDT
Return by in McCleary
Wed, May 13, 5:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCleary
2026-05-12T17:59
Arrive Spokane Valley
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCleary
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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From McCleary
174.2 mi
02h 48m
To Spokane Valley
174.5 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1624 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 3rd Street

    123 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mox Chehalis Road

    1939 ft · 56 sec · Mox Chehalis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2323 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 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 McCleary 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
264 mi · 76%
Mox Chehalis Road
56.8 mi · 16%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 8%
WA 18 East
0.5 mi
WA 27
0.39 mi
South Main Street
0.31 mi
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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
285.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 48m from McCleary
Leave By
5:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McCleary and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 348.7 miles (561.1 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.2 miles from McCleary and 174.5 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 285.2 miles (459 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 5:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.37 one way or $128.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McCleary and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCleary and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 285.18 mi (458.95 km).

McCleary

#1 McCleary

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population1,830
Coordinates47.0531500, -123.2654300
Altitude84
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: South Main Street (-123.265486, 47.053151)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.3 gal
46.57 L · about $64.37
Round trip
$128.73
24.6 gal · 93.14 L
Estimated CO2
109.3 kg one way
Round trip: 218.6 kg / 482 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $64.37 $128.73
Mid-grade $5.57 $68.47 $136.95
Premium $5.77 $70.98 $141.97
Diesel $5.47 $67.24 $134.49

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between McCleary and Spokane Valley. The current time is 17:59:24.

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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.