How far is Port Townsend, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Port Townsend, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 379 miles (609.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
378.99 mi
06h 14m
Flight
257.55 mi
414.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.55 mi
Kilometers
414.48 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.99 mi
Kilometers
609.93 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Sun, May 17, 12:06 PM PDT
Return by in Port Townsend
Sun, May 17, 6:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Townsend
2026-05-17T05:51
Arrive Spokane Valley
Sun, May 17, 12:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Townsend
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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 Port Townsend
171.4 mi
03h 07m
To Spokane Valley
207.5 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Townsend and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Tyler Street

    730 ft · 20 sec · Tyler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    846 ft · 23 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Quincy Street

    583 ft · 18 sec · Quincy Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1836 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ferry Dock

    29 m · 3 sec · Ferry Dock

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ferry Dock

    147 m · 10 sec · Ferry Dock

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Port Townsend Slip 2

    48 m · 3 sec · Port Townsend Slip 2

  8. 8

    Continue on Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry

    5.8 mi · 35 min · Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 20

    73 m · 8 sec · State Route 20

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Engle Road

    158 m · 18 sec · South Engle Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 20

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 20

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Route 525

    22 mi · 33 min · State Route 525

  13. 13

    Continue on 2

    125 m · 9 sec · 2

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ferry Dock

    61 m · 11 sec · Ferry Dock

  15. 15

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2190 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2113 ft · 44 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Paine Field Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  23. 23

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

    2527 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Townsend 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
280 mi · 74%
Mukilteo Speedway
26.2 mi · 7%
State Route 525
22 mi · 6%
Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.81 mi · 2%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3.39 mi · 1%
State Route 20
3.34 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+121.4 mi
257.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
03h 07m from Port Townsend
Leave By
11:30 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Townsend and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Townsend to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 379 miles (609.9 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.4 miles from Port Townsend and 207.5 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.4 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.97 one way or $139.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Townsend and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Port Townsend and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 257.55 mi (414.48 km).

Port Townsend

#1 Port Townsend

City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Washington

Population9,973
Coordinates48.1170400, -122.7604500
Altitude40
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: Tyler Street (-122.760391, 48.117064)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 610 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.37 gal
50.62 L · about $69.97
Round trip
$139.93
26.74 gal · 101.24 L
Estimated CO2
118.8 kg one way
Round trip: 237.6 kg / 524 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $69.97 $139.93
Mid-grade $5.57 $74.43 $148.86
Premium $5.77 $77.16 $154.32
Diesel $5.47 $73.09 $146.19

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Townsend and Spokane Valley. The current time is 05:51:45.

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.