How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Fox Island, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Fox Island, WA is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
318.27 mi
06h 07m
Flight
253.39 mi
407.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.39 mi
Kilometers
407.79 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.27 mi
Kilometers
512.2 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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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 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fox Island
Tue, May 26, 1:43 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Tue, May 26, 7:51 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-05-26T07:36
Arrive Fox Island
Tue, May 26, 1:43 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane Valley
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Spokane Valley
158.8 mi
03h 03m
To Fox Island
159.4 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Fox Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Fox Island.

  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

    195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 18

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Olympic Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Olympic Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on 56th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest

    1647 ft · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest

  24. 24

    Continue on 40th Street Northwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 40th Street Northwest

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest

    2617 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue Northwest

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Warren Drive Northwest

  27. 27

    Continue on Fox Island Bridge

    1952 ft · 48 sec · Fox Island Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Island Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Island Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Fox Drive

    2620 ft · 1 min · Fox Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 7th Lane

    2060 ft · 2 min · 7th Lane

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Fox Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
263 mi · 83%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 8%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 3%
WA 16 West
8.59 mi · 3%
Wollochet Drive Northwest
1.1 mi
Olympic Drive
1.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

195 mi · 03h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.9 mi
253.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
03h 03m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
11:44 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Fox Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Fox Island?

The road trip is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Spokane Valley and 159.4 miles from Fox Island.

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

The direct path is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.77 one way or $117.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Fox Island.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kittitas, 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 Kittitas.

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Fox Island. Straight-line distance: 253.39 mi (407.79 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Fox Island

#2 Fox Island

Census designated place in Washington, United States

Population3,633
Coordinates47.2514900, -122.6290200
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Fox Island (-122.62902, 47.25149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.23 gal
42.51 L · about $58.77
Round trip
$117.53
22.46 gal · 85.02 L
Estimated CO2
99.8 kg one way
Round trip: 199.6 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $58.77 $117.53
Mid-grade $5.57 $62.52 $125.03
Premium $5.77 $64.81 $129.62
Diesel $5.47 $61.39 $122.79

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Fox Island. The current time is 07:36:09.

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.