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

The driving distance from Montesano, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
369.39 mi
05h 54m
Flight
301.73 mi
485.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.73 mi
Kilometers
485.58 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.39 mi
Kilometers
594.47 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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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 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Fri, May 1, 4:19 AM PDT
Return by in Montesano
Fri, May 1, 10:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montesano
2026-04-30T22:25
Arrive Spokane Valley
Fri, May 1, 4:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montesano
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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Montesano
183.1 mi
02h 57m
To Spokane Valley
186.3 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fleet Street

    894 ft · 36 sec · South Fleet Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Wynooche Avenue

    586 ft · 22 sec · West Wynooche Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1373 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1923 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montesano 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
264 mi · 71%
Olympic Highway
74.1 mi · 20%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.62 mi
WA 18 East
0.5 mi
WA 27
0.39 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.7 mi
301.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 57m from Montesano
Leave By
5:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montesano and Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.1 miles from Montesano and 186.3 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 5:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.19 one way or $136.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montesano and Sunny 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 Montesano and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 301.73 mi (485.58 km).

Montesano

#1 Montesano

City in Washington, United States

Population4,074
Coordinates46.9812100, -123.6026600
Altitude19
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: (-123.602765, 46.98121)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.03 gal
49.34 L · about $68.19
Round trip
$136.37
26.06 gal · 98.68 L
Estimated CO2
115.8 kg one way
Round trip: 231.6 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $68.19 $136.37
Mid-grade $5.57 $72.54 $145.08
Premium $5.77 $75.20 $150.39
Diesel $5.47 $71.24 $142.47

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Montesano and Spokane Valley. The current time is 22:25:06.

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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.