How far is Rock Island, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Rock Island, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Island and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Island and Spokane Valley.
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Start on Saunders Avenue
22 m · 4 sec · Saunders Avenue
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Turn right onto North Garden Avenue
590 ft · 27 sec · North Garden Avenue
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Turn left onto Rock Island Drive
1899 ft · 1 min · Rock Island Drive
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 22 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Trail Road
5 m · 1 sec · White Trail Road
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Exit the roundabout onto White Trail Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road
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Turn right onto State Route 281
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 281
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Turn left onto Burke Spur
1.7 mi · 2 min · Burke Spur
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Take the exit straight
1610 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
125.8 mi · 2 hr 15 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 Rock Island and Spokane Valley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Burke Spur
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Island 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 Rock Island to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lind is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Rock Island and 84.8 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.24 one way or $62.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Island and Mostly Sunny near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Lind
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 Lind.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Island and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 137.04 mi (220.55 km).
#1 Rock Island
City in Douglas County, Washington
| Population | 1,310 |
| Coordinates | 47.3770700, -120.1439500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $33.23 | $66.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $34.45 | $68.91 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $32.64 | $65.28 |
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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