How far is Spokane Valley, WA from South Bend, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to South Bend, WA is about 397.1 miles (639.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 35m 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
397.14 mi
07h 47m
Flight
316.08 mi
508.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.08 mi
Kilometers
508.68 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
397.14 mi
Kilometers
639.14 km
Drive Time
07h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-22T18:15
Arrive South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:48 PM to 3:18 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
8:24 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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Spokane Valley
198.2 mi
03h 53m
To South Bend
199 mi
03h 53m

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
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and South Bend.

  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

    1371 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 107

    7 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ferry Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Ferry Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto First Street West

    76 m · 18 sec · First Street West

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · First Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
263 mi · 66%
I 5 South
37.6 mi · 9%
US 101
27 mi · 7%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 7%
State Route 107
11.2 mi · 3%
Olympic Highway
10 mi · 3%
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 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81 mi
316.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
03h 53m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
8:24 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Light Rain Likely near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to South Bend?

The road trip is about 397.1 miles (639.1 km) and usually takes 07h 47m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.2 miles from Spokane Valley and 199 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 81 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 $73.31 one way or $146.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Spokane Valley and Light Rain Likely near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 316.08 mi (508.68 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

City in Pacific County, Washington, U.

Population1,731
Coordinates46.6631500, -123.8046100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: South Bend (-123.80461, 46.66315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 639 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.01 gal
53.05 L · about $73.31
Round trip
$146.63
28.02 gal · 106.1 L
Estimated CO2
124.5 kg one way
Round trip: 249 kg / 549 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $73.31 $146.63
Mid-grade $5.57 $77.99 $155.99
Premium $5.77 $80.85 $161.70
Diesel $5.47 $76.59 $153.19

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 South Bend. The current time is 18:15:08.

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.