How far is South Bend, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from South Bend, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 396.2 miles (637.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 03m 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
396.24 mi
06h 31m
Flight
316.08 mi
508.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.08 mi
Kilometers
508.68 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
396.24 mi
Kilometers
637.69 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM PDT
Return by in South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bend
2026-04-22T16:39
Arrive Spokane Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:32 PM to 2:02 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
10:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bend
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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From South Bend
197.9 mi
03h 15m
To Spokane Valley
198.3 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW
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 South Bend and Spokane Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Spokane Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on First Street West

    677 ft · 57 sec · First Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Weir Street

    52 m · 10 sec · Weir Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Robert Bush Drive West

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Robert Bush Drive West

  4. 4

    Continue on Ocean Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Ocean Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1923 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  18. 18

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
264 mi · 67%
Olympic Highway
74.1 mi · 19%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 7%
Ocean Avenue
20.9 mi · 5%
State Route 107
7.05 mi · 2%
Robert Bush Drive West
1.27 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

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 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.1 mi
316.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
03h 15m from South Bend
Leave By
10:56 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving South Bend 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 South Bend to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 396.2 miles (637.7 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.9 miles from South Bend and 198.3 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.1 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 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 $73.16 one way or $146.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around South Bend and Rain near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cle Elum, 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 Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 316.08 mi (508.68 km).

South Bend

#1 South Bend

City in Pacific County, Washington, U.

Population1,731
Coordinates46.6631500, -123.8046100
Altitude17
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: Paynes Alley (-123.804531, 46.66336)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 638 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.98 gal
52.93 L · about $73.16
Round trip
$146.31
27.96 gal · 105.86 L
Estimated CO2
124.2 kg one way
Round trip: 248.5 kg / 548 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $73.16 $146.31
Mid-grade $5.57 $77.83 $155.65
Premium $5.77 $80.68 $161.36
Diesel $5.47 $76.43 $152.86

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bend and Spokane Valley. The current time is 16:39:08.

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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.