How far is Spokane, WA from West Longview, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to West Longview, WA is about 371.5 miles (597.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.3 miles (454.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 20m 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
371.44 mi
07h 10m
Flight
282.29 mi
454.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.29 mi
Kilometers
454.3 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.44 mi
Kilometers
597.77 km
Drive Time
07h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Longview
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive West Longview
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:10 PM to 2:40 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
9:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
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
Selah
WA

City of the United States

From Spokane
185.4 mi
03h 35m
To West Longview
186.1 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane and West Longview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane and West Longview.

  1. 1

    Start on South Gorge Trail

    48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Monroe Street

    2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue

    643 ft · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue

    57 m · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    30.2 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street

    1748 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    118.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 5 South: Portland

    910 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward North Kelso Avenue

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Kelso Avenue

    3274 ft · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Pacific Avenue

    900 ft · 29 sec · North Pacific Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cowlitz Way

    1 km · 1 min · Cowlitz Way

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ocean Beach Highway

    4 mi · 9 min · Ocean Beach Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 46th Avenue

    803 ft · 41 sec · 46th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Windemere Street

    792 ft · 37 sec · Windemere Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lee Avenue

    599 ft · 26 sec · Lee Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and West Longview.

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
169 mi · 46%
I 82 East
31.6 mi · 9%
I 5 South
27.6 mi · 7%
US 12 west
17.3 mi · 5%
Ocean Beach Highway
4.04 mi · 1%
North Kelso Avenue
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

119 mi · 02h 23m

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
07h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.2 mi
282.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selah
03h 35m from Spokane
Leave By
9:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Spokane and Light Rain Likely near West Longview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane to West Longview?

The road trip is about 371.5 miles (597.8 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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?

Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.4 miles from Spokane and 186.1 miles from West Longview.

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

The direct path is about 282.3 miles (454.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.2 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 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 $68.60 one way or $137.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane and Light Rain Likely near West Longview.

Stop Ideas Near Selah

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

83 mi away
102 B St NE
RAIL

Columbia Station

87 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Ephrata, WA

103 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

105 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and West Longview. Straight-line distance: 282.29 mi (454.3 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
West Longview

#2 West Longview

Unincorporated community

Population2,698
Coordinates46.1678900, -122.9990000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: West Longview (-122.999, 46.16789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 598 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.11 gal
49.61 L · about $68.60
Round trip
$137.21
26.22 gal · 99.22 L
Estimated CO2
116.5 kg one way
Round trip: 233 kg / 514 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $68.60 $137.21
Mid-grade $5.57 $72.98 $145.97
Premium $5.77 $75.66 $151.32
Diesel $5.47 $71.67 $143.34

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 Spokane and West Longview. The current time is 23:35:08.

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.