How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Vashon, WA?
The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Vashon, WA is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Vashon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Vashon.
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Start on North Pines Road
820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road
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Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue
47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway
11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
218.7 mi · 4 hr
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South: Portland, Tacoma
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
784 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
2068 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street
52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street
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Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry
3.4 mi · 20 min · Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Dock
888 ft · 1 min · Ferry Dock
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Turn right onto 103rd Avenue Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 103rd Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vashon Highway Southwest
3.8 mi · 7 min · Vashon Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Southwest Bank Road
49 m · 7 sec · Southwest Bank Road
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Turn right onto 98th Place Southwest
8 m · 1 sec · 98th Place Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 98th Place Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Vashon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Spokane Valley Freeway
Keep slight left
219 mi · 04h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Spokane Valley and Chance Light Rain near Vashon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Vashon?
The road trip is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Spokane Valley and 151.9 miles from Vashon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 $55.99 one way or $111.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 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 Vashon.
Stop Ideas Near George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Vashon. Straight-line distance: 243.86 mi (392.45 km).
#1 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vashon
Town on Vashon Island in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 10,624 |
| Coordinates | 47.4473200, -122.4598500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vashon (-122.45985, 47.44732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $55.99 | $111.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $59.57 | $119.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $61.75 | $123.50 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $58.50 | $116.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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