How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Goldendale, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Goldendale, WA is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Goldendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Goldendale.
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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 right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
3076 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
43.9 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 223 south: Granger
1557 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left onto Larue Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Larue Road
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Turn left onto Evergreen Highway
47.5 mi · 55 min · Evergreen Highway
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Columbus Avenue
860 ft · 29 sec · North Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto East Allyn Street
74 m · 11 sec · East Allyn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Allyn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Goldendale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Light Rain Likely near Goldendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Goldendale?
The road trip is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.5 miles from Spokane Valley and 128.9 miles from Goldendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 7:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.52 one way or $95.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane Valley and Light Rain Likely near Goldendale.
Stop Ideas Near Mesa
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 Mesa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Goldendale. Straight-line distance: 212.45 mi (341.9 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 Goldendale
City in Washington state
| Population | 3,669 |
| Coordinates | 45.8206800, -120.8217300 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goldendale (-120.82173, 45.82068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $47.52 | $95.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $50.55 | $101.10 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $52.40 | $104.80 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $49.64 | $99.28 |
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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