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

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Selah, WA is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
209.49 mi
03h 51m
Flight
169.85 mi
273.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.85 mi
Kilometers
273.35 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.49 mi
Kilometers
337.14 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-22T21:20
Arrive Selah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 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
Moses Lake
WA

City in Washington

From Spokane Valley
104.5 mi
01h 55m
To Selah
104.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 821 North, SR 823: Selah

    1743 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harrison Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Harrison Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Wenas Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Wenas Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Naches Avenue

    139 m · 13 sec · East Naches Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Naches Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
178 mi · 85%
I 82 East
27 mi · 13%
Harrison Road
1.93 mi · 1%
North Wenas Road
1.28 mi · 1%
East Montgomery Avenue
0.36 mi
SR 821 North
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
169.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moses Lake
01h 55m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
9:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Selah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Moses Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Spokane Valley and 104.9 miles from Selah.

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

The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 9:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.67 one way or $77.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Selah.

Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake

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

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

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

4 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

29 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

29 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

45 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Selah. Straight-line distance: 169.85 mi (273.35 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

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

#2 Selah

City of the United States

Population8,138
Coordinates46.6540200, -120.5300700
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Selah (-120.53007, 46.65402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.98 L · about $38.67
Round trip
$77.34
14.78 gal · 55.96 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $38.67 $77.34
Mid-grade $5.57 $41.14 $82.28
Premium $5.77 $42.65 $85.30
Diesel $5.47 $40.40 $80.80

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 Selah. The current time is 21:20:46.

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.