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

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Arlington, WA is about 328.9 miles (529.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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
328.88 mi
06h 10m
Flight
229.02 mi
368.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.02 mi
Kilometers
368.57 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.88 mi
Kilometers
529.28 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 7:26 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 1:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-16T13:16
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 7:26 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 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
12:10 PM to 1:40 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
11:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane Valley
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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Spokane Valley
164.1 mi
03h 05m
To Arlington
164.7 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington

    940 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 530 Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 530 Northeast

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    1650 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    29 m · 3 sec · West Division Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    599 ft · 18 sec · West Division Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    38 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
279 mi · 85%
I 5 North
26.2 mi · 8%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 530 Northeast
3.83 mi · 1%
East Montgomery Avenue
0.36 mi
I 405
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

211 mi · 03h 50m

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
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.9 mi
229 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
03h 05m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
11:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 328.9 miles (529.3 km) and usually takes 06h 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.1 miles from Spokane Valley and 164.7 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 229 miles (368.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.9 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 $60.76 one way or $121.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 229.02 mi (368.57 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population21,068
Coordinates48.1987100, -122.1251400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Arlington (-122.12514, 48.19871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 529 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.61 gal
43.93 L · about $60.76
Round trip
$121.51
23.22 gal · 87.86 L
Estimated CO2
103.2 kg one way
Round trip: 206.4 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $60.76 $121.51
Mid-grade $5.57 $64.63 $129.27
Premium $5.77 $67.00 $134.00
Diesel $5.47 $63.47 $126.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Arlington. The current time is 13:16:38.

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.