How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Fall City, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Fall City, WA is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.74 mi
05h 01m
Flight
216.62 mi
348.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.62 mi
Kilometers
348.62 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.74 mi
Kilometers
437.33 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall City
Fri, Apr 24, 4:15 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Fri, Apr 24, 9:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-23T23:13
Arrive Fall City
Fri, Apr 24, 4:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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

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.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Spokane Valley
135.6 mi
02h 30m
To Fall City
136.1 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Fall City.

  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

    198.6 mi · 3 hr 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Preston, Fall City

    958 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Preston, Fall City

    43 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Preston-Fall City Road

    82 m · 10 sec · Preston-Fall City Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast High Point Way

    2484 ft · 1 min · Southeast High Point Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Preston Fall City Road Southeast

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Preston Fall City Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast 43rd Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Southeast 43rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 338th Place Southeast

    76 m · 11 sec · 338th Place Southeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 338th Place Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
266 mi · 98%
Preston Fall City Road Southeast
3.91 mi · 1%
Southeast High Point Way
0.47 mi
East Montgomery Avenue
0.36 mi
Preston
0.21 mi
North Pines Road
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

199 mi · 03h 35m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
216.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 30m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
6:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Fall City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Fall City?

The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 135.6 miles from Spokane Valley and 136.1 miles from Fall City.

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

The direct path is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 6:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.18 one way or $100.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Fall City.

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 Fall City. Straight-line distance: 216.62 mi (348.62 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Fall City

#2 Fall City

Census designated place

Population1,993
Coordinates47.5673200, -121.8887300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Fall City (-121.88873, 47.56732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.3 L · about $50.18
Round trip
$100.37
19.18 gal · 72.6 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $50.18 $100.37
Mid-grade $5.57 $53.39 $106.78
Premium $5.77 $55.34 $110.69
Diesel $5.47 $52.43 $104.86

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Fall City. The current time is 23:13:46.

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.