How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Kelso, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Kelso, WA is about 375.3 miles (604 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, 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 Kelso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Kelso.
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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 left
110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
96 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street
1748 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
118.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit right toward I 5 South: Portland
910 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Kelso Avenue
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Kelso Avenue
3274 ft · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue
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Continue on North Pacific Avenue
900 ft · 32 sec · North Pacific Avenue
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Turn left onto Cowlitz Way
532 ft · 16 sec · Cowlitz Way
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Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Kelso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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119 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Light Rain Likely near Kelso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Kelso?
The road trip is about 375.3 miles (604 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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 187.3 miles from Spokane Valley and 188 miles from Kelso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.8 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 $69.28 one way or $138.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane Valley and Light Rain Likely near Kelso.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
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 Kittitas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Kelso. Straight-line distance: 287.53 mi (462.74 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 Kelso
Town and parish in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Population | 12,438 |
| Coordinates | 46.1467800, -122.9084400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kelso (-122.90844, 46.14678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 604 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
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 | $69.28 | $138.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $73.71 | $147.41 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $76.41 | $152.82 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $72.38 | $144.77 |
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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