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

The driving distance from Newcastle, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 280.2 miles (451 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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
280.26 mi
04h 25m
Flight
229.17 mi
368.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.17 mi
Kilometers
368.82 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.26 mi
Kilometers
451.03 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Sat, Apr 25, 1:56 PM PDT
Return by in Newcastle
Sat, Apr 25, 6:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newcastle
2026-04-25T09:31
Arrive Spokane Valley
Sat, Apr 25, 1:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newcastle
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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Newcastle
140.1 mi
02h 12m
To Spokane Valley
140.2 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 71st Street

    145 m · 16 sec · Southeast 71st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 136th Avenue Southeast

    839 ft · 32 sec · 136th Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Newcastle Golf Club Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newcastle Golf Club Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakemont Boulevard Southeast

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Lakemont Boulevard Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southeast Newport Way

    140 m · 16 sec · Southeast Newport Way

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Issaquah, Spokane

    1815 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    263.7 mi · 4 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newcastle and Spokane Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
275 mi · 98%
Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
2.94 mi · 1%
Newcastle Golf Club Road
1.56 mi · 1%
WA 27
0.39 mi
136th Avenue Southeast
0.16 mi
Southeast 71st Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

264 mi · 04h 46m

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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
229.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 12m from Newcastle
Leave By
8:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 280.2 miles (451 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Newcastle and 140.2 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 8:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.75 one way or $103.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newcastle and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 229.17 mi (368.82 km).

Newcastle

#1 Newcastle

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population12,905
Coordinates47.5389900, -122.1556800
Altitude172
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: Southeast 71st Street (-122.15606, 47.538893)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.44 L · about $51.75
Round trip
$103.51
19.78 gal · 74.88 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $51.75 $103.51
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.06 $110.12
Premium $5.77 $57.08 $114.15
Diesel $5.47 $54.07 $108.14

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Newcastle and Spokane Valley. The current time is 09:31:07.

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.