How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Gig Harbor, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Gig Harbor, WA is about 312 miles (502.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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
312.02 mi
05h 52m
Flight
250.38 mi
402.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.38 mi
Kilometers
402.94 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.02 mi
Kilometers
502.14 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gig Harbor
Mon, Jun 1, 7:09 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Tue, Jun 2, 1:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-06-01T13:17
Arrive Gig Harbor
Mon, Jun 1, 7:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 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
155.7 mi
02h 56m
To Gig Harbor
156.3 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Gig Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Gig Harbor.

  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

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center

    1783 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pioneer Way

    1 km · 1 min · Pioneer Way

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harborview Drive

    57 m · 5 sec · Harborview Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harborview Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Gig Harbor.

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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
263 mi · 84%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 9%
WA 16 West
9.87 mi · 3%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 3%
Pioneer Way
0.65 mi
I 5
0.56 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

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
250.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 56m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
5:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Gig Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Gig Harbor?

The road trip is about 312 miles (502.1 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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 155.7 miles from Spokane Valley and 156.3 miles from Gig Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 5:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.62 one way or $115.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Gig Harbor.

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 Gig Harbor. Straight-line distance: 250.38 mi (402.94 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Gig Harbor

#2 Gig Harbor

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population10,873
Coordinates47.3292600, -122.5801300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Gig Harbor (-122.58013, 47.32926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.68 L · about $57.62
Round trip
$115.23
22.02 gal · 83.36 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $57.62 $115.23
Mid-grade $5.57 $61.29 $122.59
Premium $5.77 $63.54 $127.08
Diesel $5.47 $60.19 $120.38

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Gig Harbor. The current time is 13:17:12.

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.