How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Ellensburg, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Ellensburg, WA is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Ellensburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Ellensburg.
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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
111.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canyon Road, Ellensburg
2391 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Canyon Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Canyon Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
66 m · 7 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Ellensburg.
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
111 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Sunny near Ellensburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Ellensburg?
The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 90.7 miles from Spokane Valley and 91.1 miles from Ellensburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 10:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.54 one way or $67.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Sunny near Ellensburg.
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 Ellensburg. Straight-line distance: 161.81 mi (260.4 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 Ellensburg
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,576 |
| Coordinates | 46.9965100, -120.5478500 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellensburg (-120.54785, 46.99651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $33.54 | $67.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.68 | $71.37 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.99 | $73.98 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $35.04 | $70.09 |
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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