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

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to SeaTac, WA is about 294 miles (473.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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
293.99 mi
05h 27m
Flight
236.05 mi
379.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.05 mi
Kilometers
379.89 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.99 mi
Kilometers
473.13 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in SeaTac
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive SeaTac
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 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
146.7 mi
02h 43m
To SeaTac
147.3 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 99 South: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Rental Car Return, State Patrol, Tukwila International Boulevard Station

    1670 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    2508 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Airport Expressway

    2512 ft · 53 sec · Airport Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Air Cargo Road, Rental Car Return, Cell Phone Lot

    760 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Rental Car Return, Air Cargo Road

    41 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 99: International Boulevard

    105 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 170th Street

    1930 ft · 58 sec · South 170th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 32nd Avenue South

    949 ft · 36 sec · 32nd Avenue South

  19. 19

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
279 mi · 95%
I 405 South
12.3 mi · 4%
Airport Expressway
0.48 mi
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
0.47 mi
South 170th Street
0.37 mi
East Montgomery Avenue
0.36 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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.9 mi
236.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 43m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
6:06 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near SeaTac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294 miles (473.1 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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 146.7 miles from Spokane Valley and 147.3 miles from SeaTac.

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

The direct path is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 6:06 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.27 one way or $108.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near SeaTac.

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 SeaTac. Straight-line distance: 236.05 mi (379.89 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

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

#2 SeaTac

Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA

Population28,904
Coordinates47.4484600, -122.2921700
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: SeaTac (-122.29217, 47.44846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.37 gal
39.27 L · about $54.27
Round trip
$108.53
20.74 gal · 78.54 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.3 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $54.27 $108.53
Mid-grade $5.57 $57.73 $115.46
Premium $5.77 $59.85 $119.69
Diesel $5.47 $56.69 $113.39

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and SeaTac. The current time is 02:08:39.

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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.