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

The driving distance from Spokane, WA to West Valley, WA is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
208.85 mi
03h 52m
Flight
166.52 mi
267.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.52 mi
Kilometers
267.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.85 mi
Kilometers
336.11 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 9:16 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane
Fri, Oct 16, 1:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane
2026-10-15T17:24
Arrive West Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 9:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane
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
Cascade Valley
WA

Census designated place

From Spokane
104.2 mi
01h 56m
To West Valley
104.7 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ackley Road

    107 m · 15 sec · Ackley Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Powerhouse Road

    836 ft · 20 sec · West Powerhouse Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cowiche Canyon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cowiche Canyon Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Prospect Way

    2549 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Way

  20. 20

    Continue on North 66th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 66th Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Summitview Avenue

    2043 ft · 59 sec · Summitview Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 72nd Avenue

    2610 ft · 1 min · North 72nd Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Tieton Drive

    66 m · 11 sec · Tieton Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left

    96 m · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane and West 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
169 mi · 81%
I 82 East
31.6 mi · 15%
US 12 west
3.73 mi · 2%
North 66th Avenue
1 mi
Cowiche Canyon Road
0.96 mi
North 72nd Avenue
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

110 mi · 01h 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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade Valley
01h 56m from Spokane
Leave By
9:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spokane and Sunny near West Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Spokane and 104.7 miles from West Valley.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 9:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.06 one way or $80.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane and Sunny near West Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley

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

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

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

7 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ephrata, WA

26 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

27 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

41 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane and West Valley. Straight-line distance: 166.52 mi (267.98 km).

Spokane

#1 Spokane

The second most populous city in Washington.

Population222,050
Coordinates47.6596600, -117.4290800
Altitude571
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Valley

Situated in Yakima County at an elevation of 1194 feet, this area lies immediately west of the city of Yakima along the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.

Population0
Coordinates46.5920700, -120.6050700
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane (-117.42908, 47.65966)
End: West Valley (-120.60507, 46.59207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.9 L · about $40.06
Round trip
$80.11
14.74 gal · 55.8 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $40.06 $80.11
Mid-grade $5.72 $42.15 $84.30
Premium $5.98 $44.05 $88.10
Diesel $7.29 $53.74 $107.48

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane and West Valley. The current time is 17:24:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.