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

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Artondale, WA is about 312.8 miles (503.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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
312.8 mi
05h 55m
Flight
252.53 mi
406.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.53 mi
Kilometers
406.41 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.8 mi
Kilometers
503.41 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Artondale
Mon, Apr 13, 4:33 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Mon, Apr 13, 10:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-12T22:37
Arrive Artondale
Mon, Apr 13, 4:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 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
156.1 mi
02h 57m
To Artondale
156.7 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
45°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Olympic Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Olympic Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on 56th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest

    1647 ft · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest

    153 m · 12 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
263 mi · 84%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 9%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 3%
WA 16 West
8.59 mi · 3%
Olympic Drive
1.08 mi
56th Street
0.91 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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
252.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 57m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
5:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Artondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.8 miles (503.4 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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 156.1 miles from Spokane Valley and 156.7 miles from Artondale.

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

The direct path is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 5:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.77 one way or $115.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Artondale. Straight-line distance: 252.53 mi (406.41 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

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

#2 Artondale

Census designated place

Population12,653
Coordinates47.2995400, -122.6206900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Artondale (-122.62069, 47.29954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.04 gal
41.78 L · about $57.77
Round trip
$115.54
22.08 gal · 83.56 L
Estimated CO2
98.1 kg one way
Round trip: 196.2 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $57.77 $115.54
Mid-grade $5.57 $61.46 $122.92
Premium $5.77 $63.71 $127.42
Diesel $5.47 $60.36 $120.71

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Artondale. The current time is 22:37:59.

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.