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

The driving distance from Spanaway, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
310.21 mi
04h 59m
Flight
246.13 mi
396.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.13 mi
Kilometers
396.11 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.21 mi
Kilometers
499.23 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM PDT
Return by in Spanaway
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spanaway
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spanaway
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 Spanaway
155 mi
02h 29m
To Spokane Valley
155.2 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
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 Spanaway and Spokane Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pacific Avenue South

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Pacific Avenue South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East: Puyallup

    1604 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Valley Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    24.1 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spanaway 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
264 mi · 85%
State Route 18
24.1 mi · 8%
WA 512 East
9.49 mi · 3%
Valley Freeway
7.49 mi · 2%
Pacific Avenue South
3.74 mi · 1%
WA 18 East
0.97 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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.1 mi
246.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 29m from Spanaway
Leave By
7:02 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Spanaway 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 Spanaway to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 155 miles from Spanaway and 155.2 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 7:02 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.30 one way or $114.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Spanaway and Rain 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 Spanaway and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 246.13 mi (396.11 km).

Spanaway

#1 Spanaway

Census designated place

Population27,227
Coordinates47.1039900, -122.4345700
Altitude116
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: (-122.43459, 47.104044)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.95 gal
41.44 L · about $57.30
Round trip
$114.60
21.9 gal · 82.88 L
Estimated CO2
97.3 kg one way
Round trip: 194.6 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $57.30 $114.60
Mid-grade $5.57 $60.96 $121.92
Premium $5.77 $63.19 $126.38
Diesel $5.47 $59.86 $119.73

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 Spanaway and Spokane Valley. The current time is 21:19:20.

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.