How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Lakewood, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Lakewood, WA is about 308.6 miles (496.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.2 miles (401 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Lakewood.
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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
195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 East: South Tacoma Way, Puyallup
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Tacoma Way
809 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
117 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto South Tacoma Way
763 ft · 19 sec · South Tacoma Way
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Turn slight left
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 100th Street Southwest
1.3 mi · 2 min · 100th Street Southwest
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Turn slight right onto Bridgeport Way Southwest
2842 ft · 1 min · Bridgeport Way Southwest
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Turn sharp left onto Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest
9 m · 1 sec · Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Lakewood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Cloudy near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 308.6 miles (496.6 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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 154 miles from Spokane Valley and 154.6 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.2 miles (401 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 $56.99 one way or $113.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Spokane Valley and Mostly Cloudy near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 249.16 mi (400.98 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 Lakewood
The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 59,829 |
| Coordinates | 47.1717600, -122.5184600 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-122.51846, 47.17176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $56.99 | $113.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $60.62 | $121.25 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $62.85 | $125.69 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $59.54 | $119.07 |
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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