How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Carson, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Carson, WA is about 305.7 miles (491.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Carson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Carson.
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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 right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
3076 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on North US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
21.6 mi · 24 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Plymouth, Vancouver
1843 ft · 46 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
113.6 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on East Steuben Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Steuben Street
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
7 mi · 11 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Highway
1951 ft · 30 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wind River Road
6 m · 1 sec · Wind River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wind River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Wind River Road
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Turn right onto Hot Springs Avenue
82 m · 9 sec · Hot Springs Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
60 m · 9 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Carson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
114 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Sunny near Carson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Carson?
The road trip is about 305.7 miles (491.9 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Kennewick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Spokane Valley and 153.2 miles from Carson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 5:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.64 one way or $117.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane Valley and Sunny near Carson.
Stop Ideas Near Kennewick
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 Kennewick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Carson. Straight-line distance: 255.3 mi (410.87 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 Carson
Positioned on the north bank of the Columbia River in Skamania County, this unincorporated community lies within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area at an elevation of 469 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.7253900, -121.8192400 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carson (-121.81924, 45.72539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $5.44 | $58.64 | $117.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $61.71 | $123.42 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $64.49 | $128.98 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $78.68 | $157.36 |
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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