How far is Ridgefield, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Ridgefield, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 376.7 miles (606.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Benton County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and Spokane Valley.
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Start on South 5th Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Pioneer Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
36 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
41 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
1405 ft · 34 sec · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
41 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
1495 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
43 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
647 ft · 16 sec · Pioneer Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on McNary Highway
29.9 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 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 Ridgefield and Spokane Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 376.7 miles (606.3 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Prosser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.2 miles from Ridgefield and 188.6 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.3 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 5:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.55 one way or $139.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ridgefield and Partly Sunny near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Prosser
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 Prosser.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 290.38 mi (467.32 km).
#1 Ridgefield
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 11,278 |
| Coordinates | 45.8151100, -122.7426000 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 606 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $69.55 | $139.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $73.99 | $147.97 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $76.70 | $153.39 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $72.66 | $145.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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