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

The driving distance from Selah, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
210.12 mi
03h 15m
Flight
169.85 mi
273.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.85 mi
Kilometers
273.35 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.12 mi
Kilometers
338.16 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM PDT
Return by in Selah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selah
2026-04-22T18:18
Arrive Spokane Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selah
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
Moses Lake
WA

City in Washington

From Selah
103.9 mi
01h 37m
To Spokane Valley
106.3 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Naches Avenue

    139 m · 17 sec · East Naches Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wenas Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Wenas Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    143 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Harrison Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Harrison Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1728 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane

    3223 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    166.3 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Selah 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
178 mi · 85%
Harrison Road
27.9 mi · 13%
North Wenas Road
1.22 mi · 1%
WA 27
0.39 mi
East Naches Avenue
0.09 mi
North Pines Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

166 mi · 02h 58m

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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
169.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moses Lake
01h 37m from Selah
Leave By
10:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Selah 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 Selah to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Moses Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Selah and 106.3 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.83 one way or $77.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Selah and Rain near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moses Lake, 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 Moses Lake.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

4 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

29 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

29 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

45 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selah and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 169.85 mi (273.35 km).

Selah

#1 Selah

City of the United States

Population8,138
Coordinates46.6540200, -120.5300700
Altitude341
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: East Naches Avenue (-120.53007, 46.654026)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.07 L · about $38.83
Round trip
$77.66
14.84 gal · 56.14 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $38.83 $77.66
Mid-grade $5.57 $41.31 $82.61
Premium $5.77 $42.82 $85.64
Diesel $5.47 $40.57 $81.13

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

There is no time difference between Selah and Spokane Valley. The current time is 18:18:04.

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.