How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Carnation, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Carnation, WA is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Carnation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Carnation.
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Start on North Pines Road
820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road
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Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway
11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
190.5 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 202 West: North Bend, Snoqualmie
1546 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Bendigo Boulevard South
2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard South
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
65 m · 5 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
4 m · 1 sec · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
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Continue on Tolt Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tolt Avenue
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Turn right onto Entwistle Street
22 m · 3 sec · Entwistle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Entwistle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Carnation.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spokane Valley Freeway
Keep slight left
190 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Carnation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Carnation?
The road trip is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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 136.6 miles from Spokane Valley and 137.2 miles from Carnation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 6:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.55 one way or $101.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Carnation.
Stop Ideas Near George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Carnation. Straight-line distance: 217.51 mi (350.05 km).
#1 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carnation
City
| Population | 2,306 |
| Coordinates | 47.6478800, -121.9140100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carnation (-121.91401, 47.64788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $50.55 | $101.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $53.78 | $107.55 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $55.75 | $111.50 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $52.81 | $105.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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