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

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Salmon Creek, WA is about 368.3 miles (592.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m 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
368.34 mi
06h 55m
Flight
289.93 mi
466.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.93 mi
Kilometers
466.6 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.34 mi
Kilometers
592.79 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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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 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salmon Creek
Sat, May 30, 12:01 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Sat, May 30, 6:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-05-30T05:05
Arrive Salmon Creek
Sat, May 30, 12:01 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:26 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
10:08 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
Finley
WA

City in North Dakota

From Spokane Valley
183.9 mi
03h 27m
To Salmon Creek
184.5 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Salmon 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 right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

    3076 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on North US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

  11. 11

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    33.4 mi · 38 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Portland

    3223 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

    1891 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

    1811 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 134th Street

    1139 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northeast 134th Street

    984 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 134th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northeast 20th Avenue

    730 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 20th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Northeast Highway 99

    1874 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Highway 99

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northeast 20th Avenue

    28 m · 8 sec · Northeast 20th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northeast Strand Road

    81 m · 45 sec · Northeast Strand Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Strand Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Salmon 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 43%
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 20%
Spokane Valley Freeway
67.9 mi · 18%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
33.4 mi · 9%
I 205 North
14 mi · 4%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.4 mi
289.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finley
03h 27m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
10:08 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Salmon Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 368.3 miles (592.8 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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 183.9 miles from Spokane Valley and 184.5 miles from Salmon Creek.

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

The direct path is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 $68.03 one way or $136.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Salmon Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Finley

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

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

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

10 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

54 mi away
108 West Main Street
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

57 mi away
320 SW Court Street
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

107 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Salmon Creek. Straight-line distance: 289.93 mi (466.6 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

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

#2 Salmon Creek

Census designated place

Population19,686
Coordinates45.7106700, -122.6489900
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Salmon Creek (-122.64899, 45.71067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 593 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13 gal
49.2 L · about $68.03
Round trip
$136.06
26 gal · 98.4 L
Estimated CO2
115.5 kg one way
Round trip: 231.1 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $68.03 $136.06
Mid-grade $5.57 $72.37 $144.74
Premium $5.77 $75.02 $150.05
Diesel $5.47 $71.07 $142.14

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Salmon Creek. The current time is 05:05:07.

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.