How far is North Yelm, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from North Yelm, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 328.3 miles (528.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Yelm and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Yelm and Spokane Valley.
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Start on Joyce Court Southeast
105 m · 19 sec · Joyce Court Southeast
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Turn right onto Ordway Drive Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Ordway Drive Southeast
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Continue on Wilkenson Road Southeast
2619 ft · 1 min · Wilkenson Road Southeast
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Continue on Canal Road Southeast
1495 ft · 40 sec · Canal Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Railway Road Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Railway Road Southeast
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Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast
1933 ft · 58 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn right onto West Yelm Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Yelm Avenue
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Turn right onto Killion Road Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Killion Road Southeast
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Turn left onto WA 510 Alternate
1.4 km · 2 min · WA 510 Alternate
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Yelm Highway Southeast
39 m · 2 sec · Yelm Highway Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Yelm Highway Southeast
4.2 mi · 8 min · Yelm Highway Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast
30 m · 2 sec · Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast
1106 ft · 21 sec · Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Reservation Road Southeast
7 m · 1 sec · Reservation Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Reservation Road Southeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · Reservation Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Pacific Highway Southeast
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pacific Highway Southeast
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Continue on Nisqually Road Southwest
2.1 mi · 4 min · Nisqually Road Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Tacoma, Seattle
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
2039 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto North Pines Road
45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Yelm and Spokane Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving North Yelm 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 North Yelm to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 328.3 miles (528.4 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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 166 miles from North Yelm and 162.4 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 6:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.65 one way or $121.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around North Yelm and Rain near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kittitas.
Columbia Station
Quincy, Washington
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Yelm and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 255.92 mi (411.86 km).
#1 North Yelm
Census designated place
| Population | 2,906 |
| Coordinates | 46.9631500, -122.6029000 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $60.65 | $121.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $64.52 | $129.04 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $66.89 | $133.77 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $63.36 | $126.73 |
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
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