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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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Light Rain Likely
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.
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Start on South Gorge Trail
48 m · 21 sec · South Gorge Trail
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Turn right
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · West Main Avenue
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
2139 ft · 1 min · North Monroe Street
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Turn slight right onto West Freeway Avenue
643 ft · 18 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway Avenue
57 m · 5 sec · West Freeway Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
96 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street
1748 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
118.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit right toward I 5 South: Portland
910 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Kelso Avenue
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Kelso Avenue
3274 ft · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue
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Continue on North Pacific Avenue
900 ft · 29 sec · North Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto Cowlitz Way
1 km · 1 min · Cowlitz Way
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Turn right onto Ocean Beach Highway
4 mi · 9 min · Ocean Beach Highway
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Turn right onto 46th Avenue
803 ft · 41 sec · 46th Avenue
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Turn left onto Windemere Street
792 ft · 37 sec · Windemere Street
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
599 ft · 26 sec · Lee Avenue
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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119 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Selah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and West Longview. Straight-line distance: 282.29 mi (454.3 km).
#1 Spokane
The second most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 222,050 |
| Coordinates | 47.6596600, -117.4290800 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Longview
Unincorporated community
| Population | 2,698 |
| Coordinates | 46.1678900, -122.9990000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Longview (-122.999, 46.16789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 598 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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