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

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Alderton, WA is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
300.22 mi
05h 36m
Flight
235.81 mi
379.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.81 mi
Kilometers
379.5 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.22 mi
Kilometers
483.16 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alderton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:24 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 4:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-15T04:48
Arrive Alderton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane Valley
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 Spokane Valley
149.8 mi
02h 48m
To Alderton
150.4 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pines Road

    820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

    47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 18

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup

    970 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

    3042 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 162 East: Valley Avenue, Orting

    1009 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Orting Highway East

    2213 ft · 58 sec · Orting Highway East

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 162

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 162

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 162

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Alderton.

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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
263 mi · 88%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 8%
Valley Freeway
7.3 mi · 2%
WA 410 East
1.85 mi · 1%
State Route 162
1.11 mi
WA 167 South
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

195 mi · 03h 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
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.4 mi
235.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 48m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
5:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Spokane Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alderton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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 149.8 miles from Spokane Valley and 150.4 miles from Alderton.

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

The direct path is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 5:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.42 one way or $110.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Spokane Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alderton.

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 Spokane Valley and Alderton. Straight-line distance: 235.81 mi (379.5 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alderton

Alderton is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.1695500, -122.2292800
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Alderton (-122.22928, 47.16955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.1 L · about $55.42
Round trip
$110.83
21.18 gal · 80.2 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $55.42 $110.83
Mid-grade $5.57 $58.95 $117.91
Premium $5.77 $61.11 $122.23
Diesel $5.47 $57.90 $115.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Alderton. The current time is 04:48:20.

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.