How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Lake Shore, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Lake Shore, WA is about 370.4 miles (596.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Lake Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Lake Shore.
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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 right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on North US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
33.4 mi · 38 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Portland
3223 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.3 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
1891 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
1811 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas
1217 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center
1674 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 West
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
2606 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 78th Street
1912 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
149 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast 78th Street
1228 ft · 34 sec · Northeast 78th Street
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Continue on Northwest 78th Street
2313 ft · 56 sec · Northwest 78th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 94th Street
2529 ft · 1 min · Northwest 94th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 18th Avenue
159 m · 29 sec · Northwest 18th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 96th Street
105 m · 15 sec · Northwest 96th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 96th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Lake Shore.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Sunny near Lake Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Lake Shore?
The road trip is about 370.4 miles (596.1 km) and usually takes 07h 01m 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?
Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.8 miles from Spokane Valley and 185.7 miles from Lake Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 $71.04 one way or $142.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spokane Valley and Sunny near Lake Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Finley
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 Finley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Lake Shore. Straight-line distance: 292.38 mi (470.54 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 Lake Shore
Located in Clark County at an elevation of 223 feet, this community is situated along the eastern shore of Vancouver Lake, north of the city of Vancouver.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.6906700, -122.6909300 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Shore (-122.69093, 45.69067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $5.44 | $71.04 | $142.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $74.75 | $149.49 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $78.12 | $156.24 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $95.31 | $190.61 |
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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