How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Mill Creek, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Mill Creek, WA is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.2 mi
05h 39m
Flight
230.9 mi
371.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.9 mi
Kilometers
371.6 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.2 mi
Kilometers
484.73 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mill Creek
Fri, May 22, 5:38 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Fri, May 22, 11:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-05-22T11:58
Arrive Mill Creek
Fri, May 22, 5:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 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
150.3 mi
02h 49m
To Mill Creek
150.9 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Mill Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Mill Creek.

  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

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 527 North: Mill Creek

    104 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Bothell-Everett Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mill Creek Boulevard

    1.5 km · 3 min · Mill Creek Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue Southeast

    1870 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on 151st Street Southeast

    1124 ft · 49 sec · 151st Street Southeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 151st Street Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Mill Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
279 mi · 93%
I 405 North
15.5 mi · 5%
Bothell-Everett Highway
4.21 mi · 1%
Mill Creek Boulevard
0.93 mi
East Montgomery Avenue
0.36 mi
16th Avenue Southeast
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

211 mi · 03h 50m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.3 mi
230.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 49m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
5:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Sunny near Mill Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Mill Creek?

The road trip is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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 150.3 miles from Spokane Valley and 150.9 miles from Mill Creek.

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

The direct path is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.3 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 5:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.63 one way or $111.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Sunny near Mill Creek.

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 Mill Creek. Straight-line distance: 230.9 mi (371.6 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Mill Creek

#2 Mill Creek

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

Population20,802
Coordinates47.8601000, -122.2043000
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Mill Creek (-122.2043, 47.8601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.23 L · about $55.63
Round trip
$111.25
21.26 gal · 80.46 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $55.63 $111.25
Mid-grade $5.57 $59.18 $118.35
Premium $5.77 $61.35 $122.69
Diesel $5.47 $58.11 $116.23

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Mill Creek. The current time is 11:58:59.

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.