How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Montesano, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Montesano, WA is about 367.1 miles (590.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.7 miles (485.6 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
367.09 mi
07h 01m
Flight
301.73 mi
485.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.73 mi
Kilometers
485.58 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.09 mi
Kilometers
590.78 km
Drive Time
07h 01m

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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 07h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montesano
Fri, May 1, 6:27 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Fri, May 1, 1:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-30T23:26
Arrive Montesano
Fri, May 1, 6:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane Valley
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Spokane Valley
183.2 mi
03h 30m
To Montesano
183.9 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Montesano.

  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

    195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 18

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    29.5 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles

    2448 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    10 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond

    1184 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    713 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Wynooche Avenue

    586 ft · 22 sec · West Wynooche Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Fleet Street

    894 ft · 33 sec · South Fleet Street

  24. 24

    Turn uturn

    108 m · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
263 mi · 72%
I 5 South
37.6 mi · 10%
US 101
27 mi · 7%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 7%
Olympic Highway
10 mi · 3%
I 5
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.4 mi
301.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
03h 30m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
9:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Montesano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Montesano?

The road trip is about 367.1 miles (590.8 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.2 miles from Spokane Valley and 183.9 miles from Montesano.

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

The direct path is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 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 $67.77 one way or $135.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellensburg, 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 Ellensburg.

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Montesano. Straight-line distance: 301.73 mi (485.58 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Montesano

#2 Montesano

City in Washington, United States

Population4,074
Coordinates46.9812100, -123.6026600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Montesano (-123.60266, 46.98121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 591 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.95 gal
49.03 L · about $67.77
Round trip
$135.53
25.9 gal · 98.06 L
Estimated CO2
115.1 kg one way
Round trip: 230.2 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $67.77 $135.53
Mid-grade $5.57 $72.09 $144.19
Premium $5.77 $74.73 $149.47
Diesel $5.47 $70.80 $141.60

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Montesano. The current time is 23:26:51.

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.