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

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Buckley, WA is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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
293.2 mi
05h 39m
Flight
226.54 mi
364.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.54 mi
Kilometers
364.58 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.2 mi
Kilometers
471.86 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckley
Fri, Apr 17, 1:33 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 7:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-17T07:54
Arrive Buckley
Fri, Apr 17, 1:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
146.3 mi
02h 49m
To Buckley
146.9 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Route 18

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Issaquah, Hobart

    2676 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast

    1501 ft · 32 sec · Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 276th Avenue Southeast

    3.4 mi · 6 min · 276th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Landsburg Road Southeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Landsburg Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Ravensdale Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Ravensdale Way

  16. 16

    Continue on Black Diamond-Ravensdale Road Southeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Black Diamond-Ravensdale Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Black Diamond Ravensdale Road Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Black Diamond Ravensdale Road Southeast

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    109 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 3rd Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · 3rd Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road

  22. 22

    Continue on 264th Avenue Southeast

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 264th Avenue Southeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Porter Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    585 ft · 22 sec · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cole Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cole Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Enumclaw Buckley Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Enumclaw Buckley Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    104 m · 13 sec · Park Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North River Avenue

    139 m · 20 sec · North River Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Cottage Street

    132 m · 24 sec · North Cottage Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
263 mi · 90%
State Route 18
6.85 mi · 2%
Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road
3.7 mi · 1%
276th Avenue Southeast
3.4 mi · 1%
Enumclaw Buckley Road
2.74 mi · 1%
264th Avenue Southeast
2.49 mi · 1%
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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.6 mi
226.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 49m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
5:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Buckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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 146.3 miles from Spokane Valley and 146.9 miles from Buckley.

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

The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.11 one way or $108.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Buckley. Straight-line distance: 226.54 mi (364.58 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

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

#2 Buckley

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population5,286
Coordinates47.1631600, -122.0267800
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Buckley (-122.02678, 47.16316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.34 gal
39.16 L · about $54.11
Round trip
$108.22
20.68 gal · 78.32 L
Estimated CO2
91.9 kg one way
Round trip: 183.8 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $54.11 $108.22
Mid-grade $5.57 $57.56 $115.13
Premium $5.77 $59.67 $119.34
Diesel $5.47 $56.53 $113.06

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Buckley. The current time is 07:54:54.

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.