How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Rock Island, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Rock Island, WA is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Rock Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Rock Island.
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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
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 281 North: Qunicy, Wenatchee
1553 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Burke Spur
1.6 mi · 2 min · Burke Spur
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 281
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 281
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Turn left onto White Trail Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 28
47 m · 5 sec · State Route 28
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 28
17.6 mi · 22 min · State Route 28
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Turn right onto Rock Island Drive
1376 ft · 49 sec · Rock Island Drive
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Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
918 ft · 31 sec · Delaware Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saunders Avenue
601 ft · 17 sec · Saunders Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saunders Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Rock Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spokane Valley Freeway
Keep slight left
69 mi · 01h 14m
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 leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Rock Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Rock Island?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Lind is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Spokane Valley and 84.8 miles from Rock Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 10:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.24 one way or $62.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Rock Island.
Stop Ideas Near Lind
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 Lind.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Rock Island. Straight-line distance: 137.04 mi (220.55 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 Rock Island
City in Douglas County, Washington
| Population | 1,310 |
| Coordinates | 47.3770700, -120.1439500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Island (-120.14395, 47.37707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $33.23 | $66.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $34.45 | $68.91 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $32.64 | $65.28 |
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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