How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Gold Bar, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Gold Bar, WA is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
280.69 mi
05h 49m
Flight
207.39 mi
333.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.39 mi
Kilometers
333.76 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.69 mi
Kilometers
451.72 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gold Bar
Sun, Apr 19, 7:39 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-19T01:49
Arrive Gold Bar
Sun, Apr 19, 7:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 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
140.1 mi
02h 54m
To Gold Bar
140.6 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Gold Bar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Gold Bar.

  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

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 281 North: Qunicy, Wenatchee

    1553 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Burke Spur

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Burke Spur

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 281

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 281

  10. 10

    Turn left onto White Trail Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 28

    47 m · 5 sec · State Route 28

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 28

    25.5 mi · 33 min · State Route 28

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    1101 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway

    32 m · 1 sec · Sunset Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

    4 mi · 8 min · Sunset Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US 2/97

    1.2 km · 1 min · US 2/97

  17. 17

    Continue on Odabashian Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Odabashian Bridge

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    42 m · 6 sec · US 2

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto US 2

    2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 2

    43 m · 3 sec · US 2

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2

    18.2 mi · 25 min · US 2

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Chumstick Road

    878 ft · 30 sec · Chumstick Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Chumstick Highway

    11 mi · 17 min · Chumstick Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Beaver Valley Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Beaver Valley Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Beaver Valley Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Beaver Valley Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 207

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 207

  27. 27

    Turn right

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    597 ft · 32 sec · 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lewis Avenue West

    53 m · 8 sec · Lewis Avenue West

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Gold Bar.

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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
137 mi · 49%
State Route 28
25.5 mi · 9%
US 2
18.7 mi · 7%
Chumstick Highway
11 mi · 4%
White Trail Road
8.84 mi · 3%
Beaver Valley Road
7.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

69 mi · 01h 14m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.3 mi
207.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 54m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
5:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Gold Bar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Gold Bar?

The road trip is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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 140.1 miles from Spokane Valley and 140.6 miles from Gold Bar.

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

The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.3 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 5:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.81 one way or $103.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Gold Bar.

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 Gold Bar. Straight-line distance: 207.39 mi (333.76 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Gold Bar

#2 Gold Bar

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population2,385
Coordinates47.8567700, -121.6970600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Gold Bar (-121.69706, 47.85677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.9 gal
37.49 L · about $51.81
Round trip
$103.61
19.8 gal · 74.98 L
Estimated CO2
88 kg one way
Round trip: 176 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $51.81 $103.61
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.11 $110.23
Premium $5.77 $57.13 $114.27
Diesel $5.47 $54.12 $108.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Gold Bar. The current time is 01:49:45.

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.