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

The driving distance from Ravensdale, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.5 miles (358 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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
277.65 mi
04h 22m
Flight
222.48 mi
358.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.48 mi
Kilometers
358.05 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.65 mi
Kilometers
446.83 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 3:54 PM PDT
Return by in Ravensdale
Thu, Oct 15, 8:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ravensdale
2026-10-15T11:31
Arrive Spokane Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 3:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ravensdale
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 Ravensdale
138.6 mi
02h 11m
To Spokane Valley
139.1 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Ravensdale Way

    3135 ft · 1 min · Southeast Ravensdale Way

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Landsburg Road Southeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Landsburg Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Continue on 276th Avenue Southeast

    3.4 mi · 6 min · 276th Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward WA 18 East: North Bend

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 18

  6. 6

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ravensdale 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
264 mi · 95%
State Route 18
6.98 mi · 3%
276th Avenue Southeast
3.36 mi · 1%
Landsburg Road Southeast
2.28 mi · 1%
WA 18 East
0.64 mi
Southeast Ravensdale Way
0.59 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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
222.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 11m from Ravensdale
Leave By
8:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ravensdale 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 Ravensdale to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 138.6 miles from Ravensdale and 139.1 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 222.5 miles (358 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 8:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.26 one way or $106.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ravensdale and 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 Ravensdale and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 222.48 mi (358.05 km).

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#1 Ravensdale

Located in southeastern King County within the foothills of the Cascade Range at an elevation of 623 feet, this unincorporated community historically served as a hub for coal mining operations in the early 20th century.

Population0
Coordinates47.3523200, -121.9837300
Altitude190
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 Ravensdale Way (-121.983886, 47.352542)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.8 gal
37.09 L · about $53.26
Round trip
$106.53
19.6 gal · 74.18 L
Estimated CO2
87.1 kg one way
Round trip: 174.2 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $53.26 $106.53
Mid-grade $5.72 $56.05 $112.09
Premium $5.98 $58.57 $117.15
Diesel $7.29 $71.46 $142.92

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ravensdale and Spokane Valley. The current time is 11:31:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.