How far is Mount Vernon, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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
343.16 mi
05h 19m
Flight
240.88 mi
387.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.88 mi
Kilometers
387.66 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.16 mi
Kilometers
552.26 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Sun, May 31, 6:19 AM PDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 11:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-05-31T01:00
Arrive Spokane Valley
Sun, May 31, 6:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon
171.4 mi
02h 39m
To Spokane Valley
171.7 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    723 ft · 39 sec · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fulton Street

    84 m · 15 sec · East Fulton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    558 ft · 11 sec · North 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1619 ft · 45 sec · South 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Kincaid Street

    993 ft · 22 sec · West Kincaid Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
280 mi · 81%
I 5 North
43.3 mi · 13%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 6%
I 90
0.48 mi
WA 27
0.39 mi
South 2nd Street
0.31 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

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.3 mi
240.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 39m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
6:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Partly Sunny near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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 171.4 miles from Mount Vernon and 171.7 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.3 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 6:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.37 one way or $126.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Vernon and Partly 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 Mount Vernon and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 240.88 mi (387.66 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Population36,336
Coordinates48.4212200, -122.3340500
Altitude29
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: East Division Street (-122.334054, 48.421183)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.11 gal
45.84 L · about $63.37
Round trip
$126.74
24.22 gal · 91.68 L
Estimated CO2
107.6 kg one way
Round trip: 215.2 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $63.37 $126.74
Mid-grade $5.57 $67.42 $134.83
Premium $5.77 $69.89 $139.77
Diesel $5.47 $66.21 $132.41

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Spokane Valley. The current time is 01:00:09.

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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.