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

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Tanner, WA is about 256.6 miles (413 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.62 mi
04h 42m
Flight
210.49 mi
338.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.49 mi
Kilometers
338.75 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.62 mi
Kilometers
412.99 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tanner
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-04-19T04:25
Arrive Tanner
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 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
128.1 mi
02h 21m
To Tanner
128.6 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    186.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 468th Avenue Southeast

    1709 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 468th Avenue Southeast

    107 m · 14 sec · 468th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southeast North Bend Way

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast North Bend Way

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Snoqualmie Valley Trail

    555 ft · 1 min · Snoqualmie Valley Trail

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Snoqualmie Valley Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
254 mi · 99%
Southeast North Bend Way
1.63 mi · 1%
468th Avenue Southeast
0.39 mi
East Montgomery Avenue
0.36 mi
North Pines Road
0.16 mi
Snoqualmie Valley Trail
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

186 mi · 03h 22m

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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
210.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 21m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
7:34 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Tanner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.6 miles (413 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 128.1 miles from Spokane Valley and 128.6 miles from Tanner.

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

The direct path is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 7:34 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.41 one way or $94.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Tanner.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around George and the surrounding midpoint area.
Lee Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Lee Park

Ephrata , WA
000131642100, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

City of George

George , WA
102 E Richmond Ave, George, WA 98824
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall,City government office
George Community Hall
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

George Community Hall

Quincy , WA
403 W Montmorency Blvd, Quincy, WA 98848
Rating 4.4/5 51 reviews Community center,Auditorium,Dance hall,Hall

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 Tanner. Straight-line distance: 210.49 mi (338.75 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

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

#2 Tanner

Town in Washington

Population1,018
Coordinates47.4753800, -121.7462200
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Tanner (-121.74622, 47.47538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.06 gal
34.28 L · about $47.41
Round trip
$94.82
18.12 gal · 68.56 L
Estimated CO2
80.5 kg one way
Round trip: 161 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $47.41 $94.82
Mid-grade $5.57 $50.44 $100.87
Premium $5.77 $52.29 $104.57
Diesel $5.47 $49.53 $99.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Tanner. The current time is 04:25:42.

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.