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

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Bethel, WA is about 324.1 miles (521.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m 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
324.11 mi
06h 08m
Flight
251.54 mi
404.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.54 mi
Kilometers
404.81 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.11 mi
Kilometers
521.61 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Wed, Apr 15, 6:33 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 12:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-15T12:24
Arrive Bethel
Wed, Apr 15, 6:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 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
11:44 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
161.7 mi
03h 04m
To Bethel
162.4 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.4 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Mullenix Road

    1728 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Mullenix Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Bethel Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Bethel Road Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southeast Cedar Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Southeast Cedar Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Cedar Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
263 mi · 81%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 8%
WA 16 West
20.5 mi · 6%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 3%
Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1.17 mi
Bethel Road Southeast
0.62 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

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 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.6 mi
251.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
03h 04m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
11:44 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Spokane Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 324.1 miles (521.6 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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 161.7 miles from Spokane Valley and 162.4 miles from Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.6 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 $59.87 one way or $119.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Spokane Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel.

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 Bethel. Straight-line distance: 251.54 mi (404.81 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 Bethel

Bethel is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4939800, -122.6312500
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Bethel (-122.63125, 47.49398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.44 gal
43.29 L · about $59.87
Round trip
$119.73
22.88 gal · 86.58 L
Estimated CO2
101.7 kg one way
Round trip: 203.3 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $59.87 $119.73
Mid-grade $5.57 $63.69 $127.37
Premium $5.77 $66.02 $132.04
Diesel $5.47 $62.54 $125.08

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 Bethel. The current time is 12:24:58.

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.