How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Cle Elum, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Cle Elum, WA is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Cle Elum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Cle Elum.
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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
136.7 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Exit 84: Cle Elum
954 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto South Oaks Avenue
2109 ft · 46 sec · South Oaks Avenue
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
93 m · 16 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left
45 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Cle Elum.
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
137 mi · 02h 26m
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 Cloudy leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Cle Elum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Cle Elum?
The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Warden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Spokane Valley and 103.1 miles from Cle Elum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176 miles (283.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 9:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.99 one way or $75.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Cle Elum.
Stop Ideas Near Warden
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 Warden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Cle Elum. Straight-line distance: 176.03 mi (283.29 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 Cle Elum
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,098 |
| Coordinates | 47.1954000, -120.9392500 |
| Altitude | 583 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cle Elum (-120.93925, 47.1954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $37.99 | $75.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $40.42 | $80.83 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $41.90 | $83.79 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $39.69 | $79.38 |
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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